JPT81
Member
Hey all,
So, as my title says, I’m having a nightmare with algae I’m so fed up with it...I just don’t know what to do!
First of all, I’m pretty sure it’s not Cyanobacteria as it isn’t stringy or slimey/gloopy looking and I can’t smell anything from the tank.
I don’t think it’s green spot algae as it’s not really in little spots.
I do have some dust algae on my glass which I clean off each time I do my water change. Can this go on to rocks and plants too??
I just don’t know which type it is even after trawling the internet and looking at all the various types.
I was thinking of doing a black out for a few days but the issue is, I don’t know what’s causing it so I know it’ll just come back.
My parameters are -
25-30% Weekly water change with Fluval Water Conditioner.
PH - 6.4
Nitrate - 5.0(ish)
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0
Temp - 23.3
I’m new to reading KH & GH so these may not be 100% accurate as the API kit isn’t the greatest at explaining what to do.
KH - 1 (17.9??)
GH - 2 (35.8??)
Fluval Clear X added to the filter.
Tank - 57L Fluval Flex
Nothing else is added to my tank and I’m scared of adding anything that may kill shrimp oNerite snail.
I’ve read so many posts on here but I’m getting a bit overwhelmed with all the info and I don’t know if it’s right for my tank and parameters.
Any help would be massively appreciated!
Here are a few pictures, they’re a bit poor!
For some reason my camera just won’t pick up the detail of the algae!
On some of the leaves, you can see where my Nerite snail has eaten some of the algae.
Thanks very much - J
So, as my title says, I’m having a nightmare with algae I’m so fed up with it...I just don’t know what to do!
First of all, I’m pretty sure it’s not Cyanobacteria as it isn’t stringy or slimey/gloopy looking and I can’t smell anything from the tank.
I don’t think it’s green spot algae as it’s not really in little spots.
I do have some dust algae on my glass which I clean off each time I do my water change. Can this go on to rocks and plants too??
I just don’t know which type it is even after trawling the internet and looking at all the various types.
I was thinking of doing a black out for a few days but the issue is, I don’t know what’s causing it so I know it’ll just come back.
My parameters are -
25-30% Weekly water change with Fluval Water Conditioner.
PH - 6.4
Nitrate - 5.0(ish)
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0
Temp - 23.3
I’m new to reading KH & GH so these may not be 100% accurate as the API kit isn’t the greatest at explaining what to do.
KH - 1 (17.9??)
GH - 2 (35.8??)
Fluval Clear X added to the filter.
Tank - 57L Fluval Flex
Nothing else is added to my tank and I’m scared of adding anything that may kill shrimp oNerite snail.
I’ve read so many posts on here but I’m getting a bit overwhelmed with all the info and I don’t know if it’s right for my tank and parameters.
Any help would be massively appreciated!
Here are a few pictures, they’re a bit poor!
For some reason my camera just won’t pick up the detail of the algae!
On some of the leaves, you can see where my Nerite snail has eaten some of the algae.
Thanks very much - J