Hi all,
I have set up an aquarium two and a half weeks ago with dimensions Width: 140 cm x Depth: 40 cm x Height 30 cm. Currently using JBL e1502, rated at 1400l/h, with added purigen and activated charcoal and an additional powerhead rated at 2000l/h. The lighting unit is Chihiros WRGB 2, which is mounted at 30cm from the water surface. Co2 with inline injection and inline heater are used.
Dosing EI 30mg Macro and Micro daily (Ei Starter 1 Kit with Bottles - Starter Kits - Dry Chemicals - Fertilisers).
1st week daily water change and now every other day.
Currently trying to adjust my Co2 at optimal levels. Drop checker currently at green colour but testing my ph drop with the aid of a ph Meter (ADWA Waterproof pH and Temperature Tester) is only 0.5. (Kh is at 13).
Now to my question. Diatoms have started blooming and have some other algae, which is shown in the photos below, and suspect is blue green algae? (The sand has been stirred upped quite a bit trying to clean it)
Any idea on what might causing it and any tips in trying to address the problem?
Thanks,
Marios
I have set up an aquarium two and a half weeks ago with dimensions Width: 140 cm x Depth: 40 cm x Height 30 cm. Currently using JBL e1502, rated at 1400l/h, with added purigen and activated charcoal and an additional powerhead rated at 2000l/h. The lighting unit is Chihiros WRGB 2, which is mounted at 30cm from the water surface. Co2 with inline injection and inline heater are used.
Dosing EI 30mg Macro and Micro daily (Ei Starter 1 Kit with Bottles - Starter Kits - Dry Chemicals - Fertilisers).
1st week daily water change and now every other day.
Currently trying to adjust my Co2 at optimal levels. Drop checker currently at green colour but testing my ph drop with the aid of a ph Meter (ADWA Waterproof pH and Temperature Tester) is only 0.5. (Kh is at 13).
Now to my question. Diatoms have started blooming and have some other algae, which is shown in the photos below, and suspect is blue green algae? (The sand has been stirred upped quite a bit trying to clean it)
Any idea on what might causing it and any tips in trying to address the problem?
Thanks,
Marios