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I have had small issues with BBA growing on my flourite substrate only in one small area until recently. Now the BBA seems to grow on the flourite all over the tank. The only other areas I get it is a small amount on the bog wood and between some rocks I have in the corner. I keep all of my nutrient parameters within specs except phosphate which always seems to be low (increase in P seems to accelerate the algae as well as addition of Fe - so I have stopped add Fe for now). I also get it on the outlet holes of my Eheim 2028 spraybar. I did buy a powerhead for more circulation but havent installed it yet. I am also about to switch to a combo of dry ferts and Seachem but have been doing the Seachem routine. This tank has been running for about 7 years. (My profile has other specs on the tank.)
I am able to pick out the affected pieces of flourite and clean the other areas when they get bad and keep up with it but I'd like to be rid of it. I do have bottled CO2 thru a diffuser and it is around 30ppm.
Any suggestions?
I am able to pick out the affected pieces of flourite and clean the other areas when they get bad and keep up with it but I'd like to be rid of it. I do have bottled CO2 thru a diffuser and it is around 30ppm.
Any suggestions?