ir0n_ma1den

Heres a bit of an update:
I have been fiddling with the equipment and I like it so far. I took off the spray bar like Tom Barr told me to, I moved the heater down, and I took out the diffuser. without the spray bar, I am getting good flow and a 100% CO2 diffusion. I can finally start to see pearling!


some not so good news:
I am pretty sure the macrandra is dead/dying, but thats not a big problem. I am also getting this white fuzz stuff on my cyprus and some other plants.

Robert Hudson

Well the Rotala was really not the best choice for you under the circumstances. It is a very delicate, sensitive, and extremely demanding plant. I don't see the white stuff you are talking about in the photo. I'm not sure what it would be, but if you are concerned about it, take the plant out and clean it off. Basically you just need to let things settle in now. Why do you have the heater horizontal instead of verticle in a corner? It would be out of sight more in the corner and you would be able to reach it better to ajust it.

ir0n_ma1den

^oh thanks, I understand now.

Hopefully I'll to find so RCS tommorrow.

ir0n_ma1den

Well, I really was holding off posting an update until my tank looked better, but I think I need help...:





As you can see I am battling a fairly large algae breakout out. Its a mix of brown algae ( I think diatoms), some type of green algae, and hair algae. I bought 4 baby otto's hoping they would do something, but they really haven't. What can I do to clean this tank up?

On the brighter side, The plants seem to be doing well, I really like the Diandra. My fish are happy as can be and I am slowly (very slowly) stocking it. I am also thinking about upping my lighting by adding a 48w Nova Extreme T-5 Fixture, but I don't really know yet. I really don't like my hardscape, but I want the plants to fill in and the algae to subside before messing with it.

thanks

Jeff.:P:.

I'd recommend getting a UV filter or some willow branches.

leelee

I suggest you lay off the fertilizer for a few weeks, scrape all of that off the glass and do a %50 water-change. Definitely don’t add any more light. Is there any algae on the plants at all?

Left C

Can you get some rubber lip plecos? They'll clean up most of your algae. Pet Smart usually carries them.

tirtha1979

I would like to push a lot CO2 to kill the GHA. If possible, do a big water change and use Excel Overdose for an week (3xNormal Dose) after every alternate day.
And reduce photo period a bit to get rid of the Geen spots on the glass.

bratyboy2

i learned from my local pet store that adding carbanated water to the tank is co2 maybe try that?

ir0n_ma1den

Well,

after doing a 75% water change to get help my algae problem, the tank water reached temperatures of 82F . All my glowlights died, and so did every other fish except my two platies. pics: