Live Rock Lighting

kirsch66

kirsch66

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Since I've added live rock to my tank, I've noticed a huge algae bloom in my tank. I'm guessing it's due to the amount of time I keep the lights on. On average they are on for 8-10 hours per day. What is the minimum amount of time I need the lights on to provide ample growth on my live rock?
 
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thomas712

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Pull a peice of rock out an tell me if it stinks or smells like saltwater.
If it smells than its the die off from the rock. If you put a whole bunch in at one time then this was bound to upset the system. Its almost like putting to many fish in at one time, you've overloaded the system.
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kirsch66

kirsch66

Member
My tank has been up for several years. I just added live rock for the first time about 6 weeks ago. I added about 15 pounds or 3 good size rocks. I'm not sure exactly what kind of lights I have, but they are high intensity and good enough for coral. Do I need the lights on to support the live rock?
 
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thomas712

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If your liverock has coralline algae on it or any other photosynthetic life then I would have the lights on it. I might suggest a timer for the lights.
You may also want to start a 25% water change to help remove some of those nutrients caused by the live rock.
 
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