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by ChipH
Thu Jun 19, 2014 5:35 pm
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Algae Build Up... Other problems
Replies: 26
Views: 4363

Re: Algae Build Up... Other problems

Chip is your light a led? Could you reduce it intensity? Do you even want to? How about a picture or two. Ken It''s an 8W 14000K Skyye light. No desire to lower it, nor is there any way to if I did. I could cut the hours back on the timer set tup, but for now I'm still trying to encourage more alga...
by ChipH
Tue Jun 17, 2014 10:40 am
Forum: Supershrimp!
Topic: Algae Build Up... Other problems
Replies: 26
Views: 4363

Re: Algae Build Up... Other problems

The efficacy of nerites comes down to many variables. I have a 2.5 gallon tank and 3 black nerites and the only thing of semi practical value they accomplish is supplying snail poo that the shrimp seem to enjoy eating :D Of course, I also have a nano reef tank caliber light, so where a nerite or 2 m...