simon_the_plant_nerd
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Wasn’t sure if this should go in filtration, algae or fertilisers so I’ve put it here.
I’ve notice BBA appear on the leaves of some of my plants. I’ve removed those leaves and disposed of them. There’s never been BBA in the tank before but it’s appeared on some Hygrophila Lancea and on some Cyperus Helferi.
The changes I’ve made in my tank recently is dosing iron (0.5ppm per week as DTPA) and I increased the flow with a power head. I’ve removed the power head as after a few days I decided it was too strong and going to return it for something smaller.
I’ve read a few threads where Iron dosing and high flow are mentioned as potential triggers for BBA but never found anything conclusive. My lighting hasn’t changed for months and maintenance schedule remains the same.
Just wondered if those two changes are still considered as triggers for BBA or if I’m drawing the wrong conclusions?
I’ve notice BBA appear on the leaves of some of my plants. I’ve removed those leaves and disposed of them. There’s never been BBA in the tank before but it’s appeared on some Hygrophila Lancea and on some Cyperus Helferi.
The changes I’ve made in my tank recently is dosing iron (0.5ppm per week as DTPA) and I increased the flow with a power head. I’ve removed the power head as after a few days I decided it was too strong and going to return it for something smaller.
I’ve read a few threads where Iron dosing and high flow are mentioned as potential triggers for BBA but never found anything conclusive. My lighting hasn’t changed for months and maintenance schedule remains the same.
Just wondered if those two changes are still considered as triggers for BBA or if I’m drawing the wrong conclusions?