algea plume

Discussion in 'Algae' started by scottf, Feb 21, 2010.

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  1. scottf

    scottf Astrea Snail

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    i recently changed my lights on my tank from t5's to metal halide lighting and recently ive started to see a bit of alges growing in my tank is this related to the lighting?all my params are good so thats the only thing i can think of...
     
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  2. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    what dose it look like?
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Most likely, it seems whenever a lighting change is made you get algae growth. Just squirt the areas with a turkey baster or PH after you remove the algae if it is GHA. It should run it's course quickly also.
     
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  4. scottf

    scottf Astrea Snail

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    yeah its gha not bad yet ive pulled of all that i can reach so im hoping that it stops
     
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