lighting causing algae?

gmford1979

Member
Alright guys and gals, I haven’t been on here in about 2 years. But have kept my aquarium. I hav moved and my mother has had major brain surgery, and I haven’t been abel to eep up my tank. So my problem is, over the last week, I have cleaned the class real good, but a thick black algae and a green algae keep coming back. The question I have, I haven’t replaced my bulbs in over 2 years. I am running a T5 supernova 4 bulb. I am at the point of just getting rid of everything, but don’t want to. Do you guys think that if I replace the bulbs it will keep that from growing back? I have the time again to mess with it, but don’t want to waste my money if that isn’t going to cure the problem. I know that not replacing bulbs will cause this growth, but just need some reassurance. Lots of aptasia also. Gonna try some joe’s juice on that. Thanks in advance for any advice.
I know that you can’t really tell me that its going to fix it, but do you think this is where I should start?
 

acrylic51

Active Member
Several things could be an issue....Need a little more information.....You stated you haven't changed bulbs in over 2yrs, so most definitely your due to change the bulbs out......How has your maintenance been on the tank as well? What type of filtration are you using? Skimmer? Any corals and such?
 

gmford1979

Member
look at the post in tips and techniques.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/forum/newestpost/383073
please help!!
 
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