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Daniel@R2R said:
DAILY QUESTION: Have you ever experienced issues with algae growth due to lighting, and how did you solve them?

I had a huge algae outbreak in 2024, not due to lighting, but as a result of a phosphate and toxin issue. Extra water changes, various phosphate removers, and physical removal of algae definitely helped bring matters under control.
 

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DAILY QUESTION: Have you ever experienced issues with algae growth due to lighting, and how did you solve them?
When I had algae growth all over the rocks and sands, I turned down the lighting intensity and only left the blue lights on. This helped with the algae growth.
 

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Daniel@R2R said:
DAILY QUESTION: What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to achieving the perfect light spectrum for your tank?

Trying to avoid a tank that is overly dominated by blue.
 

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