20k bulbs prevent algae growth?

Western_reefer · 09/14/2008, 05:34 PM

Does a 20k phoenix MH bulb prevent algae growth and red slime/Cyano?

fishgirl7 · 09/15/2008, 10:29 AM

Not in my case. i have more patches of red algae popping up under my mh"s (250 w/ 20k). my compact flourescent(4x65w10k,actinic) gives me more green algae. not sure why tho.

J. Montgomery · 09/15/2008, 11:13 AM

No

09/14/2008, 05:34 PM	#1
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09/15/2008, 11:13 AM	#3
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09/15/2008, 10:29 AM	#2
fishgirl7 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 60	Not in my case. i have more patches of red algae popping up under my mh"s (250 w/ 20k). my compact flourescent(4x65w10k,actinic) gives me more green algae. not sure why tho.