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high nitrates cause algae? i thought it was more like imbalances of the NPK in the water column
my ppms are usually around 40ish according to my api test kit. tank had no algae until i stirred up the gravel and changed my scape which caused junk to fly around
but then again maybe thats why my hc's never made it? !!!
Youre right. By no means am i trying to say nitrates are the only reason for algae. It could be 100 different combinations of things that could lead to an algal bloom. But the aqaua soil I've used once before. And when the ammonia spike from the soil was over, I was left with a nitrate reading of around 90 no matter how many water changes I did. Caused hair algae to spread like wild fire. So just stating it could be ONE of many factors to check for.
My Slimy algae has started declining and plants are growing in their routine. I was able to take pics of some tiny white insects today. If anybody could tell, what are they? I think they started showing after adding ada amazoinia.
Are they harmful to my tank? Then please show me the cure to remove them.
Eww what the heck are they. I had small deitrus worms in my 5.5 and they went away after I cut down on feeding. But idk what they are. Maybe someone else will know. Do you have fish in there yet?
Eww what the heck are they. I had small deitrus worms in my 5.5 and they went away after I cut down on feeding. But idk what they are. Maybe someone else will know. Do you have fish in there yet?
yes i have few fishes left. 2 sulphie tetra, 1 neon tetra, 1 molly & 1 guppy. 7 of my neon tetras have died due to extreme summer heat. My room temp. goes to 33-37 C in noon. But now I have installed overhead cooling fan on the tank to maintain temp from 25-27 c.
Ok so I did some research and found out these things are called seed shrimp. They are completely harmless and best part.....the fish will eat them! So cut way back on feeding and the fish will probably finish them off
Ok so I did some research and found out these things are called seed shrimp. They are completely harmless and best part.....the fish will eat them! So cut way back on feeding and the fish will probably finish them off
thanks for the help. you have relieved me from great tension. I will cut down feeding qouta for fish from today.
Hi APC friends,
One of my plant has a stem grown out of water. Nice pink flower have started growing today. This is my first experience to see such a thing. Just wanted to share this pic. I dont know the name of this plant.
Re: Hi, apc friends. Need some help... 
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