Low Intensity lighting

[wtm]

I have a Marine Glo light and the rating on the package is 'Regular' intensity. Should I get the Marine Glo light that has 'High' intensity?? Ever since this 'regular' intensity I have been having a brown algae problem. Will the higher intensity help??

 

[bobber]

The higher intensity will help in the long run. But standard florencent bulbs are not that intense. The brown algae isn't algae at all. That is a diatom bloom. How long has the tank been setup? Every new tank goes through a diatom bloom. It will go away in time. Even when adding new lighting, if not properly acclimated, will sprout a diatom bloom. You can siphon out the diatoms if you'd like. You can also get a good cleanup crew do help out-they will keep the algae under control in the latter stages of your tank. A worthwhile investment! HTH--Bob

 

[wtm]

Bobber thanks for the reply. What is a clean up crew?? My tank is a 35 gallon that has been running for almost two years. What is a diatom bloom??

 

[saltwater marauder]

Hermit crabs, cleaner shrimps, emerald crabs, sally lightfoot crabs, arrow crabs, gobies, cukes,starfish, basicaly anything that will eat algae, excess food, etc.