Lighting Help- When to turn on as to avoid Algae

[Scituate Seaside]

My tank has been running for 5 to 6 weeks now, I have two clown fish in there, I was wondering when I should throw the lights on? Was told not turn on lights for awhile as it kick starts algae. Thank You!

-Cam

 

[Saltyreef]

My tank has been running for 5 to 6 weeks now, I have two clown fish in there, I was wondering when I should throw the lights on? Was told not turn on lights for awhile as it kick starts algae. Thank You!

-Cam

Turn them on. Its the most useless advice I've ever heard as it just delays the algae stage until you turn them on anyways.

 

[CoastalTownLayabout]

If your fixture is programmable you don’t have to go full intensity straight away. You can start at low intensity and build up slowly, matching CUC addition and manual control on a needs basis.