too much light

[fish3]

i just got a 219 watt light and the algae seems to have grown a lot since then
what should i do

 

[coraljunky]

What size/dimension tank? What light did you have before? Did you light acclimate?

 

[fish3]

55 gal 56 watt before idk what light acclimation is

 

[fish3]

20in high 48in long

 

[coraljunky]

Upgrading the lights creates an increase in photosynthesis, more food for plant life. Algae is common. I'm presuming 4x54w t5's. Light acclimation is slowly introducing the change in intensity. Starting with 4hrs per day gradually to 8-10hrs a day.

 

[fish3]

your right about the lights and thats probably the probelm thank you
corajunky
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