I stumbled onto this idea because of a member on another site. I seen it, it makes perfect sense to me and my favorite part is its almost free AND I see almost no down side to it! So I got it installed 2 days ago and its already starting to get some algae. I have been battling a HA outbreak from when I let my bulbs get old. I have bought every kinda snail, crab and a lawnmower blenny to no avail The HA just kept on coming. About the only way I have been able to slow it down is leave the lights off for two days at a time and I hate that! I will keep you updated on the progress! Thanks to SantaMonica for testing and bringing light to this idea!
Water params as of install
PH 8.2
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 10-20
Phosphates 0
calcium 400+