Question about lights out for algae problem

[meeks741]

First time reader, first time caller

First time reader, first time caller

I'm fairly sure you guys are tired of answering noob questions but I'm gonna be that guy anyway. If I'm attempting to starve my algae tank of light can i just leave my (Fluval Marine 2.0 LED lights) on just the blues and still starve the algae? Although I've taken Biology in college I am still unclear on if algae and/or the coral can use the blue light beneficially or not.

 

[pisanoal]

I'm fairly sure you guys are tired of answering noob questions but I'm gonna be that guy anyway. If I'm attempting to starve my algae tank of light can i just leave my (Fluval Marine 2.0 LED lights) on just the blues and still starve the algae? Although I've taken Biology in college I am still unclear on if algae and/or the coral can use the blue light beneficially or not.

Coral do use blue light, some algae will too as well although to a lesser extent. It would probably help control the algae, but not be as effective as lights out.

 

[meeks741]

thank you kindly