[wmsvn]

my 10g have tons of green hair algae around the java moss. Current it has 26W light and diy CO2. I am planning to use excel to fight off the algae but how much excel should I use since the tank have lots of cherry shrimp?

Thanks

 

[wmsvn]

I left then for 10-12 hrs/ day and I noticed that the algae is only at the top section of the tank, so I took the driftwood and turn it up side down to see whether the light caused it.

 

[wmsvn]

wow, didn't expect so much info on this thread.

I manage to lower the hair algae in my tank by:

turn the driftwood up-side down.
get 5 ottos from my other plant tank over to help.
dose 1/2 the recommended excel daily.

I am not sure which one help but get rid of 50%+ of the algae.

FYI,

I fertilized using the EI method in this thread

The DIY CO2 supply is very constant to the best that I can.

I'm trying to get the pressurize system for my big tank and probably hook up too.

Thank all for your help.

 

[wmsvn]

It is helpful for me. Now I know different ways people are trying to control the algae. There are many factors to consider, just try different ways to see which one work best. That doesn't mean other methods doens't work, it just doens't work for this specific setting.