lights vs algae

tim l flowers · 07/21/2008, 10:19 PM

Just wondering how long can u keep your lights off before it starts too effect the coral. Trying to combat a algae problem.

Toddrtrex · 07/21/2008, 11:18 PM

I would guess 3 days.

But, if all you are doing it turning off the lights for a couple of days, the algae will return in time if you don't fix the root cause of your algae growth.

07/21/2008, 10:19 PM	#1
tim l flowers Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portland Posts: 50	lights vs algae Just wondering how long can u keep your lights off before it starts too effect the coral. Trying to combat a algae problem.

07/21/2008, 11:18 PM	#2
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	I would guess 3 days. But, if all you are doing it turning off the lights for a couple of days, the algae will return in time if you don't fix the root cause of your algae growth. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef