johnny70
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I have started to get some Black Brush Algea on my crypts in the Rio 180 tank, seems to be ever since I had the refletors put in its started to get on just the crypts.
Now if i take off the offending leaves that will deal with most of it.? now from what I have read, BBA is often found in hard water tank, mine certainly isn't. also an indication of low or fluctuating CO2 levels in a high light level tank or changing CO2 levels in a low light tank. dont think my tank would be classes as high light with just the normal Juwel lamps and reflectors. My only source of CO2 is the Seachem Excel, 5ml once a week.
I have started experimenting with macro ferts on my apisto tank. using the following;
GH booster contains Calcium Sulphate, Magnesium Sulpahte, Potatsium Sulphate and Iron Sulphate.
Potassium Nitrate and Potassium Phosphate.
Also will be dosing with CSM+B trace when my Seachem Flourish runs out.
Will this help in the big tank to cut down with algea, it is medium/heavily planted, will be adding some more in the new year. so with better ferts for plant growth that should reduce any algea? or have I got the wrong end of the stick.
I'm only dosing with Excel for CO2 as my water is extremely soft with next to no buffering capacity. I suppose I should do a daily/bi-daily Excel dose to keep the CO2 levels from fluctuating to much, unless someone has experience with adding CO2 to a tank with a kH 1 and gH 4??
Cheers
JOHNNY
Now if i take off the offending leaves that will deal with most of it.? now from what I have read, BBA is often found in hard water tank, mine certainly isn't. also an indication of low or fluctuating CO2 levels in a high light level tank or changing CO2 levels in a low light tank. dont think my tank would be classes as high light with just the normal Juwel lamps and reflectors. My only source of CO2 is the Seachem Excel, 5ml once a week.
I have started experimenting with macro ferts on my apisto tank. using the following;
GH booster contains Calcium Sulphate, Magnesium Sulpahte, Potatsium Sulphate and Iron Sulphate.
Potassium Nitrate and Potassium Phosphate.
Also will be dosing with CSM+B trace when my Seachem Flourish runs out.
Will this help in the big tank to cut down with algea, it is medium/heavily planted, will be adding some more in the new year. so with better ferts for plant growth that should reduce any algea? or have I got the wrong end of the stick.
I'm only dosing with Excel for CO2 as my water is extremely soft with next to no buffering capacity. I suppose I should do a daily/bi-daily Excel dose to keep the CO2 levels from fluctuating to much, unless someone has experience with adding CO2 to a tank with a kH 1 and gH 4??
Cheers
JOHNNY