What would cause thriving Buca's to suddenly start dying? The tank is CO2 injected and the light / CO2 is on for 6 hours a day. I had it on for 8 hours but cut back to help with algae issues. Could that be the reason? All other parameters are fine.
Do you dose fertilisers? And how long have the Buce's been in there for? If your having algal issues I would assume they are new. By the way I doubt the light cutting was your problem.
Yes, I dose ADA Green Brighty Step 3 and Potassium 4-5 days per week. Buca's are about one year old. Have ferns and Nana Petites and they seem to be doing fine. The Buca's leaves have been accumulating a large amount of algae for the past 4 months. I'm about ready to throw in the towel on the planted tank culture. Seems too labor intensive to enjoy........
Hmm maybe the light is too bright, try shading them? Also could we get pictures of the setup it gives a much clearer image (haha) of what may be wrong. I wouldn't give up just yet! It can seem tough at time but the important thing is to always keep on keeping on.
Is the light elevated or does it sit right on top? i had issues with one of my tanks so i built a base for the light that raised it about 8 inches above the top
Any drastic environment change? Looks like Cryptocoryne melt except it's Buces. Have you done any extreme measures against algae ie, glut, peroxide etc? My aroids tend to act adversely to sudden heavy dosing of these.
What varieties of Bucep are they as well? There has been talk that some struggle to grow in full aquatic environments, but I can't confirm/deny these observations
I do occasionally dose peroxide to combat blue green algae. I spot treat the affected areas with a syringe. I have ferns and AR mini's that are doing great.
What varieties of Bucep are they as well? There has been talk that some struggle to grow in fill aquatic environments, but I can't confirm/deny these observations
Peroxide toxicity/poor CO2 distribution,light toxicity just as likely.
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