[APD] Rift Tank Algae Establishment

["Jerry Smith" <jerrytheplater at hotmail_com>]

I'm a lurker coming out of hiding with a question concerning intentionally 
growing algae.

I was just given a used 75 gallon Reef tank setup. 48"L x 18"W x 20"H.  4x96 
watt compact fluorescent hood (2 are actinic and 2 are 10,000 K). Timers to 
simulate dawn and dusk. 20 gallon sump bio filter in the stand. Overflow 
from the tank.  I want to set this up as an African Cichlid tank with a 
large rock wall for the fish. I would like to see these rocks covered with 
algae as they are in Africa. My question is: Will suitable algae establish 
itself naturally or do I need to seed the tank? Another question is: Do I 
have too much light for my proposed setup? There are two ballasts so I could 
cut the light in half by running only one.

Thanks, Jerry Smith in New Jersey, USA

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