lighting effects on algae!

Discussion in 'Algae' started by phoenixhieghts, Feb 21, 2009.

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  1. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    Right i have a question!

    White lights and lights that are more towards the red end of the spectrum help algae bloom! Actinics predominately are used to aid with coral.

    So my question is, if i just run nothing but my actinics for a period of time - would that kill all my algae whilst sustaining my light loving inverts?

    Khal
     
    phoenixhieghts, Feb 21, 2009
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  2. mile high reefer

    mile high reefer Fire Shrimp

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    I don't think so algae grows by photosynthes, so if there is light it will grow. Also any type of light will have a full spectrum of color just actinics are more toward the blue end.
     
    mile high reefer, Feb 21, 2009
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