Are 2700k bulbs ok for a scrubber?

[Harry_Y]

I have been reading up on algae scrubbers and have been wanting to build one for about a
year now. So I finally built one last weekend and just need to put it in place (hopefully tonight)

The scrubber is built into a 26 Gallon plastic box that has about 200" of screen,
for Lighting I have 4 sockets mounted in the sides to use 4 spot lights.

The Bulbs I have are GE 2700K CF spotlights, does anyone know if they are a good choice or not?

Also is there a problem being to close (other than splashing).

Thank you

[SantaMonica]

Yes, if bulbs (especially spotlights) are too close they will "burn" the algae (turn it yellow). Regular curly-Q bulbs, with big wide reflectors, are better because they spread the light out.

2700K is goo.

[Harry_Y]

Thank you

I think they would be about an inch away with the spots

I may have to exchange them

[SantaMonica]

Or move them back to about 6 inches.