hairy algea? help

[luvluv]

since i changed my floursent lights to a (2) 48 inch 20,000ks , i have noticed that the algea has went wild in the tank, especially on the back side. is this nomal? or how can i prevent so much of the growth? help help <img src="graemlins//confused.gif" border="0" alt="[confused]" />

 

[david s]

just make sure you dont have nitrate or phosphate and use ro/di water or get your tap tested other than that some algie critters maybe a phophate or nitrate spounge if you have any. it will start going away also you could try runing lights a hour or so less for a little while and let tank adjust to new light

 

[jamiefisher]

remember to keep your tank out of direct sunlight.and algae eaters are always a good idea. i have a lawnmower blenny who doesnt do his job(i have the only carniverious blenny in the free world) so i got 4 mexican snails and 2 red star fish.they go to town baybee!! when you first put them in you can actually see the tracks through the algae. kinda cool.but they keep it nipped down great.

 

[luvluv]

thanks alot guys , i will buy the snails ans star fish today

 

[demosthenes]

How long are your lights on, because the photo-period should be no longer than 12 hours, and maybe closer to 10. Is yours much or any longer than this?