Thread: I have Algae!
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Old February 3rd, 2006, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott_B
The light usually is turned on at 7am and off at 5pm. I have a Java Fern and java moss which both require very little light i believe, so maybe i'll leave the light off during the day. Maybe only turn it on for a few hours a day?

Ive read most of the algae eaters wont eat enough algae to do much.
Ya, i think that's a bit too much light. I think you can buy different types of florescent bulbs if need be for your plants. I used to never have my light on very often and then I started turning it on everyday and that's when the algae grew!
A few hours a day should be fine. I have my light on for about 4 hours most evenings and the odd day if it is rainy and dark outside.
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