algea bloom

[Snappy]

I upgraded my light and seem to be getting a new algea bloom. Is this normal?

[albert_dao]

Yup

[robzilla]

i put in a mh setup and did get an aglae bloom. the aglae goes wild with the new improved lighting but it does subside.

[danny zubot]

Hey Greg, did you slowly increase the photoperiod.

[Snappy]

Hey Greg, did you slowly increase the photoperiod.
Sort of, but I think my biggest problem was taking down my skimmer as it sprung a leak so the bio load is not being treated properly, and then with a brighter light.....algae problem. With the help of "Bear27" I am setting up a sump tonight and get my skimmer going again. Hope to have things normal again soon.

[danny zubot]

A while back I was using that kick ick crap, so as recommended I shut off my skimmer. I was surprise at how fast my water lost its clarity, and when I turned it back on for only a couple of hours how much green skimmate it pulled.