What are decent PAR values in a sump

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I'm wondering what par values are needed for a sumo to grow macro algae rapidly.
 
A screw in power compact light with reflector from home depot lol get the one equivalent to 100w it'll grow it quick!
 
+1 for that exept I got mine at Menards. Not a big Home depot fan. lol I believe it says 6500 or 6700k something like that
 
I've used a 15w 6500k bulb (I think it was equivelent to 75w)from homedepot with a clip-on reflector and that worked great for years. I now use 2 BoostLED PAR30 bulbs....just because I had them sitting around, you don't need anything crazy expensive. I grow cheato and halimeda
 
Any type of 6500k or better lighting will grow your macro. You can even buy a clip on light at home depot sort of like a reptile light or something and they even have plant bulbs there. A clamp light fixture and bulb from home depot will probably cost you around $15-$20.
 
Any type of 6500k or better lighting will grow your macro. You can even buy a clip on light at home depot sort of like a reptile light or something and they even have plant bulbs there. A clamp light fixture and bulb from home depot will probably cost you around $15-$20.

not sure if you have a harbor freight where you are but i got the clip on reflector for 8$, great deal
 

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