My Tank Has Algae Problems PLEASE HELP!!

[bitbot]

Actually I have read this too. I use to turn off the light and CO2 for about 2 hours during the middle of the day. I do not know if there was a difference or not.

Of course a shorter lighting period would mean less time for photosynthesis, and therefore less algal growth, but less growth for other plants as well, and doing it during the day (when most people are out) would be a sensible time to do it. The question is whether it would have more of an adverse effect on the algae. I would guess not.

I'm probably just stating the obvious...

 

[tanker]

It is really not a shorter "lighting period". The time is still the same (9, or 10, or 12 hours) just that there is a 2 hour break in the middle.
EX. If it is a 12 hour "lighting period" then it would be 6 hours on, 2 hours off, and then 6 hours on again.

 

[bitbot]

I guess I don't really think the break would make a difference - it's only the total time the lights are on that's relevant.