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  1. I actually did have an algae problem, not too long ago. That got me started on reading up on lighting, maintenance and so on. And I did find some vlogs and articles about excessive lighting causing algae issues. However I also found articles and vlogs about how insufficient lighting can enable some algae to overtake plant growth, because some algae are more efficient at utilizing whatever insufficient light there may be. And I did try to hook up my aquarium with light timers. Unfortunately, my aquarium came with a built-in LED light. For some reason, mostly with the way it is wired, if the timer turns the lights off, it won't come on again unless you physically press the on/off switch. And it's a semi-hexagonal tank so getting an aftermarket tank hood is not an option. So much for thinking that choosing a semi-hexagonal tank was a bright idea.
  2. I work 10 hours/ day. So typically, my aquarium lights are on 14-16 hours a day. Right now it's mostly on white LED light while I am away, then I switch it bluish LED light when I get home. My plants are are most Anubias and Java Ferns and a few moderate to high light requiring plants. I read that too strong a light will actually be bad for Anubias and Java ferns. For the 14 or so hours that I am away from home, which would be better for the plants- the white LED lights or the bluish LED lights? Thank you.
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