I have tiger val, java fern, java moss, anubias nana, banana plants, and Najas Guadalupensis.
That is a good idea on the ratio. I never thought of that. I do have a phos tester, so I can give that a try. I just wonder if it is still functioning good as it is a year old.
The algae I see is mainly a fuzzy, velvety green - actually rather pleasant looking as it coats my caves and wood. But, it is getting too green. The otos like it, to some extent, but I think it is difficult to graze on when it is really thick. They fed better when I scrubbed alot of it off one of the wood pieces.
I have one small area of black hair algae that is troubling right now. It is covering high level leaves that are directly under the light. It's not totally out of hand right now.
What are some of the best soakers of nutrients/nitrate? I have about one clump of hornwort. One of the three banana plants is huge. It must be sucking up something. Are there non-stemp types other than those i have that would be good to counter the algae - in my current lighting/excel conditions. The tank is a 20 long so it is short. |