Hi all,
wondered if i could put across some concerns with my 62 litre tank, hopefully benefit from some experienced insight
Basically, the tank is recently planted, running on liquid carbon and liquid fertilisers; while I wait on a pressurised system being delivered, and learn more about dry ferts.
The lighting is 5w-60w (according to the sticker), not too much info on it apart from that at the level it sits at; it really makes for strong illumination, probably leading in part to my current concern; which is algae!
Since dosing the liquid ferts at the start of the week, I've noticed that the green algae has built up along the substrate, as well as on the wood with my moss attached. I'm assuming it's because of either:
1) too much light, average 8 hours per day
2) too little carbon and/or ferts?
Another factor Ive been investigating is the flow and filtration, with the tank currently being filtered by a Fluval U2 rated 400lph. This gives me a turnover of 6x per hour, but I do have concerns over the flow being enough to stimulate enough circulation; and also perhaps contribute to the problem?
In the next couple of days I'm expecting the pressurised co2 to arrive, and a small army of red cherry shrimps; if this makes a difference.
Any and all insight is good, I'm picking up the pieces as I go
wondered if i could put across some concerns with my 62 litre tank, hopefully benefit from some experienced insight
Basically, the tank is recently planted, running on liquid carbon and liquid fertilisers; while I wait on a pressurised system being delivered, and learn more about dry ferts.
The lighting is 5w-60w (according to the sticker), not too much info on it apart from that at the level it sits at; it really makes for strong illumination, probably leading in part to my current concern; which is algae!
Since dosing the liquid ferts at the start of the week, I've noticed that the green algae has built up along the substrate, as well as on the wood with my moss attached. I'm assuming it's because of either:
1) too much light, average 8 hours per day
2) too little carbon and/or ferts?
Another factor Ive been investigating is the flow and filtration, with the tank currently being filtered by a Fluval U2 rated 400lph. This gives me a turnover of 6x per hour, but I do have concerns over the flow being enough to stimulate enough circulation; and also perhaps contribute to the problem?
In the next couple of days I'm expecting the pressurised co2 to arrive, and a small army of red cherry shrimps; if this makes a difference.
Any and all insight is good, I'm picking up the pieces as I go