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  1. geaves

    Killing algae with excel

    Hi, if it was me I would start with the smallest amount perhaps 1ml, and just keep monitoring it, if there is no change then double the dose, but I would certainly do it after a water change. Have taken our Orb down, fish in cube...don't think they're too happy, hide under the filter most of...
  2. geaves

    Surface scum

    Been about 1.5 days...so I'm still hopeful that it doesn't reappear.
  3. geaves

    Surface scum

    I've been reading through this and the other link, have cleared mine using kitchen roll, but mine was a film, looked like a petrol slick on water sort of a bluey colour.
  4. geaves

    350L low tech tank algae problems

    I purchased a 70cl mixed box from Aqua Essentials, more than enough for my 50l cube and the quality was excellent, as I have no idea about plants (as yet) then having someone else doing the selection just made it easier. They will also offer advice if you drop them an email. The algae will die...
  5. geaves

    350L low tech tank algae problems

    As a total noob to this my understanding from reading is plant mass, that means planting 'at least' 80% of the tank with plants, initially with fast growing stem plants, then you can start redesigning slowly. The only other option I do is to add Easy Carbo daily and dose npk on a water change...
  6. geaves

    What's this?

    An educated guess would be some sort of fungus, as the ADA Grey Parts Set uses silicone tubing which may not be treated to prevent this. The white stuff could well be Slime Mold looking at a number of forums this stuff moves around the tank consuming algae :crazy: Found a bit more by googling...
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