is this ok for macro algae?

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  1. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    ive been looking at these lights to see if they would be good for macro algae growth. i wont do corals with them, i just need them for macro algae. think i will be good?
    http://cgi.ebay.com/T5-Light-48-Aqu...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item439f726586

    macro i am doing in a 55

    feather caulerpa
    grape caulerpa
    codium (tall)
    chaeto
    red gracilaria
    and oar grass

    will this be ok to aid in there growth? again, im not wanting any corals in this tank, just macro algae. thanks.
     
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  2. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Posting the kind of lights might help ;D
     
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  3. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    wht kinda light?
     
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  4. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    hahahahaha my bad
     
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  5. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    there ya go.
     
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  6. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    i have never seen that light lol;D;D;D
     
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  7. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    its on the original post now lol
     
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  8. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    ooooo ok
     
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  9. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    That should work just fine
     
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  10. 2in10

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    I think that should be fine for macro algae.
     
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