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  1. bogwood

    BBA returns with a vengance

    Hi Tony, thanks for those words of encouragement. :thumbup: I read your journal fully the other day....highs and lows, all sounded familar. Totally agree on SAE, had 4 small ones last year, they were recommended, just like youve said. "AMAZING" they were like a flock of starving sheep, and...
  2. bogwood

    BBA returns with a vengance

    Hi Nry. Just read your reply, and youve got me pannicking/confused, :( then i realised your comments are directed to the other guy who has similar problems. Thats a relief. Cheers bogwood.
  3. bogwood

    BBA returns with a vengance

    Thanks for all the help in tackling the BBA. :clap: What i have done forthwith is; 1.Co2 period increased by 2 hours 2. Will keep trying the drop checker in different places, and ensure it is green/yellow as lights come on.and increase bubble rate accordingly. 3.Hydor 2800 has been replaced...
  4. bogwood

    BBA returns with a vengance

    Thanks again Mike. Some good advice, like the flow patterns. :clap: Im a bit of a Eheim freak,as my lads say. :lol: I use the Installation kit, and have dropped the return into the tank, so the Co2 goes well down. Yes i do as you suggest with the media,and cleaning the pipe work is so easy...
  5. bogwood

    BBA returns with a vengance

    Yes i forget my good old choolate gourami, they just potter round the tank, oblvious to all my problems. :thumbup:
  6. bogwood

    BBA returns with a vengance

    Thanks Chris. The Co2 time has now been increased by 2 hrs, and i will see if i can increase rate, without going too much into the yellow. I like my fish/shrimps too much to put them in danger. So will have to handle carefully. Dont think ive got the nerve to stop easycarbo at the moment...
  7. bogwood

    BBA returns with a vengance

    My son has also told me likewise, so ive just extended the CO2 for 2 hours. :thumbup: Remove a tube, yes, never thought of that one.!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been cutting off the effected leaves every day, in fact its quiet frightening how much my plant mass has reduced. I have done some spot...
  8. bogwood

    BBA returns with a vengance

    Ive been struggling for 3 weeks now to control the outbreak, and dont really know what to try next. I did a 3 day complete blackout, last week, but no differance. My set up is; EQUIPTMENT ADA Amazonia?? AquaOne 620T tank and cupboard/stand;Tank size 62cmTall x 62cm Wide x 39cm deep, tank...
  9. bogwood

    Getting rid of BBA

    Some months back i had a problem with BBA. Bought 4 SAe that were about 1 inch long. Within 48 hours they had consumed a large amount of BBA, and continued to do so, at the same time they were seen to nibble the christmas moss, but being a quick grower, was not a real issue. Fortunately i got...
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