Id and treat

[switch01252]

In a 7ft tank around 8 hours a day 6 hours full lighting 6 t5 lights two growlux 4 Phillips
Tank at 30c

 

[ian_m]

Plant is dying releasing ammonia which is feeding the algae

Most likely lack of CO2 with respect to amount of light being supplied.

Solution more CO2 and/or better CO2 circulation and/or seriously much less light.

Oh is not 30 degrees a tad hot ?

 

[roadmaster]

I believe If no CO2 is being injected,I would drop two of the 54 watt? bulb's.
Are the Discus young Discus, being fed multiple times a day? Water changes frequently?
I think it may be wise to mention any fertilizer's or lack thereof.
Add more plant's.

 

[switch01252]

30c for discus good temp

Young discus getting fed 4-5 times a day beefheart only water changes every week at 40%
I'll start reducing the lighting on the tank and have the growlux come on at night no ferts being added I have a co2 but wouldn't know how to spread it over the size of the tank..

 

[foxfish]

You could try a full length spray bar fitted just under the surface & along the back wall, this is a very efficient way to distribute the co2.
Why no ferts?

 

[switch01252]

Just wanted a low maintenance planted tank lol I have a full length spray bar through my filters two 2180. But no way of connect the co2 unit to the pipes as its all 21.5 overflow pipe

 

[foxfish]

Just wanted a low maintenance planted tank lol I have a full length spray bar through my filters two 2180. But no way of connect the co2 unit to the pipes as its all 21.5 overflow pipe

OK - well I dont quite understand that?
Perhaps you could explain how you introduce the C02 & how the filter works...there will be a way as I also use 21.5 overflow pipe!

 

[switch01252]

I haven't got the co2 rigged up for this reason what are you using to get it to attach??

 

[foxfish]

I use several ways on different tanks but, introducing the gas into the pump inlet or using a reactor are good methods!
If you can explain more about you system then we can probably help more?

 

[switch01252]

I have two 2180 in each cupboard they are fed by one inlet on either side and their outgoing go into a spray bar at each end all made out of overflow pipe then inside the cupboard their is a small amount of eheim pipe to attach to connectors

 

[foxfish]

So you have four 2180s? I am afraid I dont really get the pipe work format though :?
Is it possible to post some pictures - I really need far more info?

 

[switch01252]

No only two lol ill post some pics in morning

 

[foxfish]

This thread might help you... viewtopic.php?f=35&t=15244