JamieB
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Hi all
My Betta tank is having a real nightmare of it. It's a Fluval Spec V 19L planted tank with tropica substrate and then standard black gravel above and a Betta which prefer low flow tanks.
Plants are:
Limnophila sessiliflora
Eleocharis sp. 'mini'
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis (Which I now understand is also a carpeting plant and due to the BGA is thriving a LOT more than the sp mini which is what I wanted to carpet!)
I read on here that most cyanobacteria break outs are due to low flow, which I do have. I also read it could be low potassium nitrate but I do dose the standard Tropica liquid fert (I'll upgrade to EI once I've ran out). The plants get nothing else other than this but I have been considering soda stream Co2 if it would be required.
How can I fight against this bacteria in a low flow tank? I'm a bit stumped to be honest. One thing to note is that the fish tank is by a window but I'm not sure if moving it would solve the issue.
Any help would be appreciated. Pics can be provided if wanted.
Thanks
My Betta tank is having a real nightmare of it. It's a Fluval Spec V 19L planted tank with tropica substrate and then standard black gravel above and a Betta which prefer low flow tanks.
Plants are:
Limnophila sessiliflora
Eleocharis sp. 'mini'
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis (Which I now understand is also a carpeting plant and due to the BGA is thriving a LOT more than the sp mini which is what I wanted to carpet!)
I read on here that most cyanobacteria break outs are due to low flow, which I do have. I also read it could be low potassium nitrate but I do dose the standard Tropica liquid fert (I'll upgrade to EI once I've ran out). The plants get nothing else other than this but I have been considering soda stream Co2 if it would be required.
How can I fight against this bacteria in a low flow tank? I'm a bit stumped to be honest. One thing to note is that the fish tank is by a window but I'm not sure if moving it would solve the issue.
Any help would be appreciated. Pics can be provided if wanted.
Thanks