Jonathan Kirkham
Seedling
- Joined
- 6 Apr 2013
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Hi all
I have a Rio 125 tank with 2x 28W T5 tubes with reflectors, the standard juwel 600l/h pump and fairly low plant levels at the minute, although i want to get more in future. I am currently not dosing any ferts or CO2 due to the low levels of plants.
I have a big problem with BGA growing on my substrate which is just
I'm considering a 3 day blackout or just dosing excessive amounts of potassium nitrate to try and remove it. I'm wondering if you have any recommendations? I'm getting a nitrate test kit although it hasn't arrived yet
Thanks
I have a Rio 125 tank with 2x 28W T5 tubes with reflectors, the standard juwel 600l/h pump and fairly low plant levels at the minute, although i want to get more in future. I am currently not dosing any ferts or CO2 due to the low levels of plants.
I have a big problem with BGA growing on my substrate which is just
Colombo Flora-Base Black
and on my tank background. It isnt a big problem on the plants however. I think it may be to do with low circulation, although the pump is the one that came with the tank so it can't be that bad or Juwel would put a better one in? Also when i had more plants, i dosed macro and micro dry ferts and liquid CO2 and still had the same problem.I'm considering a 3 day blackout or just dosing excessive amounts of potassium nitrate to try and remove it. I'm wondering if you have any recommendations? I'm getting a nitrate test kit although it hasn't arrived yet
Thanks