True, False, or somewhere in between: Does blue light limit nuisance algae?
Blue light limits nuisance algae - this is a recommendation that seems to come up occasionally, but is it true? Does blue light limit nuisance algae? Many of the algae in our tank flourish with white lights and high nutrients. After all this is what we feed our macro tanks and refugiums to help them thrive. However, when we lower the whites and increase the blues in our lighting does this just shift the parameters in our tanks to create the space for other types of algae to grow? Please let us know what you have found in your tank and what you think about the impact of blue lighting on nuisance algae.
Photo by @Uncle99
This QOTD is sponsored by: www.topshelfaquatics.com
“Top Shelf Aquatics helps you feel confident in the quality, reliability, and consistency of getting everything you need for a perfect saltwater aquarium. From corals and fish to inverts and aquarium supplies, you can count on us to provide you with a seamless reefing experience.”
Blue light limits nuisance algae - this is a recommendation that seems to come up occasionally, but is it true? Does blue light limit nuisance algae? Many of the algae in our tank flourish with white lights and high nutrients. After all this is what we feed our macro tanks and refugiums to help them thrive. However, when we lower the whites and increase the blues in our lighting does this just shift the parameters in our tanks to create the space for other types of algae to grow? Please let us know what you have found in your tank and what you think about the impact of blue lighting on nuisance algae.
Photo by @Uncle99
This QOTD is sponsored by: www.topshelfaquatics.com
“Top Shelf Aquatics helps you feel confident in the quality, reliability, and consistency of getting everything you need for a perfect saltwater aquarium. From corals and fish to inverts and aquarium supplies, you can count on us to provide you with a seamless reefing experience.”