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marinelife
12-01-2009, 09:14 PM
Anyone else try running their tank with no lights for a few days. I have been turning off my Lights for 1-2 days once a month. This seems to help clear the water and slow down the algae.
TechGuy40
12-02-2009, 01:02 AM
No I never have. Although I am contemplating it now. Once the Briopsis is cleared out, and the resulting excess nutrients are processed.
marinelife
12-02-2009, 01:03 AM
No light would help get rid on the algae, it did for me.
TechGuy40
12-02-2009, 01:06 AM
Briopsis? And why can't I ever spell that the same?

From what I read, and boy did I read for 8 straight hours. This crap needs next to nothing to survive. It hits low nutrient systems and thrives, because nothing is competing at that point.

I am going to kill the frag tanks lights for a few days. lots of crap growing on the glass there. And since only half is lit right now, I can see exactly where the light is most intense lol. Like a cheap PAR meter.