a noob tank "RTFM" trigon corner tank

[jimwalsh]

urgh really struggling with a white fluffy algae on the moss and the wood around the moss.

I have cleaned filter done a partial water change turned up the co2 to maximum

 

[Ady34]

urgh really struggling with a white fluffy algae on the moss and the wood around the moss.

I have cleaned filter done a partial water change turned up the co2 to maximum

Are you sure it is an algae and not a mould from the wood? Could you post a picture?

 

[jimwalsh]

sorry for the poor quality

any thoughts on best way to deal with this? I have turned up the co2 as far as I can. I have cleaned filter and done a 50% water change

I am double dosing liquid carbon

anything else?

 

[jimwalsh]

new camera arrived and I am having a little play

 

[jimwalsh]

 

[jimwalsh]

the last picture show some of the mould/algae that refuses to die despite pummelling with co2 and glut

 

[jimwalsh]

 

[NanoJames]

Hahaha, I love the demon corydoras and tetras in the most recent photo!

 

[jimwalsh]

thanks mate

I am hacking my way through the jungle this afternoon so hopefully things will look a little neater soon

I am getting the impression that planted tanks reflect a lot of the owners (hence why mine is such a mess!)

 

[NanoJames]

I hope you have time to upload photos after! I like how it looks, especially the hardscape. The wood layout is really nice!

 

[Ady34]

This is looking really good, the new stems at the centre rear have really added to the depth of the scape. It has a really nice shape, and a little trimming of the hygrophila at the right will highlight that further.

I am getting the impression that planted tanks reflect a lot of the owners (hence why mine is such a mess!)

your tank looks very organised and well thought out to me
Cheerio,
Ady.

 

[jimwalsh]

 

[jimwalsh]

you can see the algae/mould? here on the moss

 

[jimwalsh]

 

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[Deano3]

lovely setup really like this scape and I know that corner tanks are supposed to be hard to scape

Dean

 

[jimwalsh]

noticed the pearling today still cant shift this moss/wood mould/algae

 

[jimwalsh]

new dual peristaltic pump fitted I have mixed up an all in one mix and have liquid carbon in the other

 

[jimwalsh]

I would appreciate some advice:

the Amazon swords on the right are starting to take over this tank... Can someone suggest a replacement plant that has a similar leaf shape that is not quite as virulent.

I am also not happy with the Pogostemon stellatus on the rear left. A suggestion for another type of plant would be appreciated

cheers