I have had brown algae issues from day one in my Trigon 350 which I had originally put down to silicates leaching from the cat litter substrate until I found this site. Ceg told me to dose nutrients which I started two weeks ago and there was a definite pick up in plant growth. I started to dose easycarbo this week too and have noticed a reduction in the BGA already so I am convinced that I am going the right way but I need to find a balance.
So the question is firstly is this a high or medium light tank? 2 45W T5's (one reflector) plus a 2.4W Interpet LED at the back. I estimate iro 2.25W per gallon (on the old scale), any better guesses?
I think it is moderately planted and have been dosing on a medium light moderate basis - recommended dose of easycarbo plus one third EI. Light period 8 hours. Two filters giving a good circulation wafting leaves.
Using logic (mistaken or otherwise) all tests before starting dosing returned zero nitrate so it seems the plants were using any available nitrate so ferts must be the limiting factor. The liquid carbon is at normal dose and plenty of available light means I should increase the EI dose, yes or no?
Barbs are a bit boisterous so please excuse the floating bits. Stem plants are out of the question
So the question is firstly is this a high or medium light tank? 2 45W T5's (one reflector) plus a 2.4W Interpet LED at the back. I estimate iro 2.25W per gallon (on the old scale), any better guesses?
I think it is moderately planted and have been dosing on a medium light moderate basis - recommended dose of easycarbo plus one third EI. Light period 8 hours. Two filters giving a good circulation wafting leaves.
Using logic (mistaken or otherwise) all tests before starting dosing returned zero nitrate so it seems the plants were using any available nitrate so ferts must be the limiting factor. The liquid carbon is at normal dose and plenty of available light means I should increase the EI dose, yes or no?
Barbs are a bit boisterous so please excuse the floating bits. Stem plants are out of the question