algea bloom

Snappy · #1 07-05-2005, 06:06 AM

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

albert_dao · #2 07-05-2005, 06:11 AM

robzilla · #3 07-05-2005, 12:39 PM

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 · #4 07-05-2005, 02:56 PM

Hey Greg, did you slowly increase the photoperiod.

Snappy · #5 07-06-2005, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by danny zubot

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 · #6 07-06-2005, 03:18 PM

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.