banthaman.jm
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Hey George,
Liquid co2 can be used as an algaecide by overdosing the aquarium, as I said I use it at x2.5 - x3 the stated dose to great effect. My direct action of mechanical removal of algae using a tooth brush, daily 50-70% water change, the use of liquid co2, reduction of photoperiod and intensity and making sure that I had good flow ( changed filter output to spraybar) around the tank worked for me.
I have very minimal algae in the tank now and have increased photo period and intensity to 6hrs and gone back to 70% weekly water change with no adverse effects, if I start to see algae coming back I will again reduce the lighting.
For me this is the list of what I feel is the most important things I do to have a healthy tank....
1. Regular large volume water change, or lower volume more frequent water change.
2. Make sure that all equipment is cleaned when it needs it.
3. Lighting, co2 & EI equilibrium
4. Flow, I did not appreciate how important this was
The above are not in a specific order as they go hand in hand for a health algae free tank.
If you have anymore question feel free to ask, I'm not an expert but this works for me.
Jim
Liquid co2 can be used as an algaecide by overdosing the aquarium, as I said I use it at x2.5 - x3 the stated dose to great effect. My direct action of mechanical removal of algae using a tooth brush, daily 50-70% water change, the use of liquid co2, reduction of photoperiod and intensity and making sure that I had good flow ( changed filter output to spraybar) around the tank worked for me.
I have very minimal algae in the tank now and have increased photo period and intensity to 6hrs and gone back to 70% weekly water change with no adverse effects, if I start to see algae coming back I will again reduce the lighting.
For me this is the list of what I feel is the most important things I do to have a healthy tank....
1. Regular large volume water change, or lower volume more frequent water change.
2. Make sure that all equipment is cleaned when it needs it.
3. Lighting, co2 & EI equilibrium
4. Flow, I did not appreciate how important this was
The above are not in a specific order as they go hand in hand for a health algae free tank.
If you have anymore question feel free to ask, I'm not an expert but this works for me.
Jim