mark4785
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I currently have an issue with brown dust algae growing on the tips of leaves that are about 5cm from the water's surface. At first I thought it was diatom algae as the aquarium that as this algal issue has only been running for 4 months and was not cycled (I know diatoms are often colloquially known as new tank syndrome).
Aquarium details:
Any pointers on stopping this algae growth would be appreciated; not willing to put any form of algae-eaters into the tank as they can be finicky eaters.
Aquarium details:
- Brand: Juwel Lido
- Fish: 5 Black Neon Tetras (temporary stock)
- Fertiliser: Yes; EI dosing; 45ppm of NO3 (laboratory grade tested) and 8 ppm of Phosphate (laboratory grade tested). Micro-nutrient are also dosed.
- Lighting: 2 x 24w fluorescent bulbs.
- CO2 injection: Yes (2.5 bubbles per second); diffused into a fine mist which travels through the filter media.
- Flow: 1200 LPH and directed towards the front-left panes.
- Photoperiod: 6 hours
- Plants: Yes; echinodorus and other fast-grower's and java moss.
Any pointers on stopping this algae growth would be appreciated; not willing to put any form of algae-eaters into the tank as they can be finicky eaters.