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Nightmare Algae/Incubo alghe!
- Thread starter max73
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because 😭😭😭 I can't get the right aquarium and yet the technique seems excellent to me. Is it possible that the Amazon V2 fund is the cause? last thing but I really don't think the aquarium is self-built I don't think wrong silicone it's a damn retailer
John q
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@max73
I'd say the last few pictures of your tank suggest things are starting to improve, do you agree?
So don't get disheartened, you need to stick to the path you are currently on, it seems to be working.
Keep the lights low, constantly remove any algae/rotting leaves you see, and I mean constantly (daily).
Turning the tank around won't happen overnight I'm afraid mate, a little patience is required.
I'd say the last few pictures of your tank suggest things are starting to improve, do you agree?
So don't get disheartened, you need to stick to the path you are currently on, it seems to be working.
Keep the lights low, constantly remove any algae/rotting leaves you see, and I mean constantly (daily).
Turning the tank around won't happen overnight I'm afraid mate, a little patience is required.
Poor maintenance is one of the causes of Algae!
How many times have you completely cleaned all the filter since setting - up the aquarium?
When was the last time?
_Maq_
Member
Nonsense.
Rest assured that any simple explanation of algae is wrong.
Hi all,
cheers Darrel
We have a thread on cloning ADA fertilisers <"Mixing ferts to resemble ADA lineup">.
All <"you need to ask"> the ADA fanboys is:
If they can give you a <"scientifically coherent answer">? I'll go and buy the entire ADA range of fertilisers.
cheers Darrel
Follow the advice of the guys up here, they are experts in planted tanks.
Will easy carbo help to get rid of algae? Yes, is it worth? No, because plants will be affected too. Liquid carbon should be a last resort before a tank restart. Keep your maintenance routine.
As Italian, don't follow suggestion on italian forums, they all use pmdd which is an "obsolete" method of fertilization that requires constant testing. Nutrients excess isn't an algae trigger. Maintenance is key and your tank improved greatly from your last photos.
Andy Pierce
Member
I have gone back and forth on Easy Carbo (liquid carbon). It is wonderful when used undiluted for hardscape spot-treatment but I have been of mixed minds about water column dosing. First I did, then I stopped, now I find I'm doing it again. There are some very sensitive plants (e.g. Vallis) that might not tolerate it, but otherwise easy carbo will not hurt your plants. I don't think it works "as a last resort" - if it is going to be used then preventative is the best way. It won't be a magic cure after you've already been overrun by algae.
The spot dose can damage several plants (while i found ineffected water column dosing), I had the opportunity to try it in the past on Montecarlo, Rotala Macrandra and Egeria. The result has always been the loss of the treated area (montecarlo melted completely after dosing it, but my Vallisneria did good after dosing it). There are very mixed reviews, the good thing about this hobby is that what works for me, may not works for you, you can surely try it and maybe let us know how the situation evolve in future.
I used seachem excel, should be the same
Andy Pierce
Member
Agree. I only ever spot-dose on hardscape, not on plants.
Also agree. I find easy carbo slightly more viscous then excel so I think is slightly easier to use for spot-dosing (but could be imaging that).
_Maq_
Member
Why?
