algae problem

[Zander_The_RBP]

and THAT is why you use a $6 mechanical timer

lol agreed

 

[jcardona1]

Not quite true. Certain types of algae can be present even with plants thriving, such as green spot algae. Many types can also show up, and take hold with an abundance of a nutrient, which is the same as lack of another nutrient. If one nutrient is lacking, the others are likely over abundant.

GSA is typically caused by low phosphate levels . the Estimative Index is standing proof that excess nutrients do not cause algae problems.

 

[knifegill]

They are the only fish that is known to eat BBA

Not that algae-eating fish are the answer, but my giant otto loved BBA.

 

[p0w_yangz]

should of just let your lights off

 

[Sab_Fan]

Not that algae-eating fish are the answer, but my giant otto loved BBA.

true, but I had a brown-algae problem (diatoms, I believe) in one tank and it was getting all over the anubias and swords . . . dropped in one little bulldog pleco, and one week later *bam!* . . . no problems

I have also combatted BBA with true siamese algae eaters . . . and since I actually like these fish, it's no big deal to me to add them to a tank, as long as tank size or crowding is not an issue

 

[Piranha101]

i would try this stuff by tetra called algae away or just get like 3 algae eaters

 

[chonhzilla]

algae away

Kills plants.

 

[WyldFya]

GSA is typically caused by low phosphate levels . the Estimative Index is standing proof that excess nutrients do not cause algae problems.

An over abundance of multiple nutrients will cause a lack of another. For instance, an over abundance of N and K will result in a lack of P. As ratios of nutrients need be kept very strictly, and over abundance will cause a lack, as the ratio is thrown off. Green spot algae can be present even with a perfect ratio of NPK. High lighting can cause GSA to still spring up.

 

[redbellyPirahna4]

so i added that co2 thing i had and been adding some flourish also i bought a decent sized bushynose pleco on monday and the algae has gone down quiet a bit