Algae bloom from adding fuge and light?

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by crustytheclown, Aug 1, 2011.

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  1. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    I have been running my fuge, and fuge light now for about two weeks. I have noticed that almost all of my zoa polyps are closed up and looking pretty bad. Some are starting to tear off the frag plugs. It also looks like they might be getting some red algae on them? I was wondering if anyone has ever experienced a decline/loss in zoanthids or other coral after the addition of a fuge? I have some Red Macro algae in the back of my biocube 29, which i have removed the bioballs from. My fuge light leaks quite a bit of light into the aquarium at night. Idk if this is a problem or matters.
    thanks
     
    crustytheclown, Aug 1, 2011
    crustytheclown, Aug 1, 2011
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