Macro Algae

JeffyT · 07/08/2016, 12:10 PM

Can I have macro Algae in my sump with no light?

Will the Macro be useless? My tank light might wash over a bit but probably not enough

Animagus · 07/08/2016, 12:12 PM

No, that wouldn't work.

JeffyT · 07/08/2016, 12:22 PM

darnt. okay thanks!

mcgyvr · 07/08/2016, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffyT

darnt. okay thanks!

why not add a light?
you can get a clip on fixture/bulb from the hardware store for cheap..

Ron Reefman · 07/08/2016, 05:59 PM

And get a cheap timer so you can run it the opposite of the DT lights. Helps a little with keeping pH stable day to night.

JeffyT · 07/08/2016, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

why not add a light?
you can get a clip on fixture/bulb from the hardware store for cheap..

was thinking about it but im actually on interested in keeping Dragon's Breath, and I wanted to keep it in the display :]

only reason i asked the question bc if it worked i woulda just stuck some cheato down there so i can dose some pods :]

JeffyT · 07/08/2016, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Reefman

And get a cheap timer so you can run it the opposite of the DT lights. Helps a little with keeping pH stable day to night.

Thanks Ron! I have heard of this, Keeping an opposite light schedule for the tank would provide a photosynthesis period that would help your macro absorb nutrients.

07/08/2016, 12:10 PM	#1
JeffyT Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Posts: 263	Macro Algae Can I have macro Algae in my sump with no light? Will the Macro be useless? My tank light might wash over a bit but probably not enough __________________ 30g IM Nuvo - Retired 08/2012-04/2016 It was a very expensive lesson :P Current Project: 20gL JBJ AIO Frag Tank \| Shallow Reef Livestock : 3 Clown Fish, Rose BTA, Flame Shrimp Current Tank Info: 20gL JBJ Shallow Reef

07/08/2016, 12:22 PM	#3
JeffyT Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Posts: 263	darnt. okay thanks! __________________ 30g IM Nuvo - Retired 08/2012-04/2016 It was a very expensive lesson :P Current Project: 20gL JBJ AIO Frag Tank \| Shallow Reef Livestock : 3 Clown Fish, Rose BTA, Flame Shrimp Current Tank Info: 20gL JBJ Shallow Reef

07/08/2016, 05:59 PM	#5
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07/08/2016, 12:12 PM	#2
Animagus Moved On Join Date: May 2016 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 296	No, that wouldn't work.