Led lighting to support algae growth.

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  1. Arno

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    Weird right I want to grow algae...

    The lighting is is for my sump, basically like a refugium area for my freshwater tank, that also houses a bunch of shrimp and serves as an Ancistrus grow out area. So the algae is beneficial as it provides supplemental feeding and keeps down nitrates. I am currently running a 10W LED floodlight but its just not doing enough to keep up with the demand.

    Any advice will be appreciated?
     
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  3. Arrow Boy

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    Could be the high water flow rate in the sump is preventing algae from growing...
     
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    I have actually had pretty good growth in the past, but my LED is not what it used to be... Just looking for a good replacement/recommendation?
     
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    CFL 4000k ... should do you fine.
     
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