The Planted Tank Forum - Algae http://www.plantedtank.net/forums Will we ever get rid of it? en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:15:24 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg The Planted Tank Forum - Algae http://www.plantedtank.net/forums Algae Getting out of control http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96794-algae-getting-out-control.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:31:13 GMT _Tank Stat:_ 72 gallon CO2 pressurized PH 6.6 kH 107.4 ppm Nitrates 0.0 Ammonia 0.0 Drop checker _Lighting _ Tank Stat:
72 gallon
CO2 pressurized
PH 6.6
kH 107.4 ppm
Nitrates 0.0
Ammonia 0.0
Drop checker

Lighting
Lighting 2 x 54Watts [T5HO]
Duration: Increased to 9 hours (was 6 hours for the longest time)

Fish
20 cardinals
4 discus
3 otos
3 guppies
3 amano shrimp

Plants
Brazilian Microswords
Cuban ludwigias
Rotalas
Glosso
ludwigias narrows
pogostemon stellata
more...

Ferts
Step 1 Brighty K from ADA (6-7 pumps Monday -Friday)

I have BBA algae issues followed with BGA for a long time now. At the start of the problem, I reduced my lighting to 6 hours. I increased my CO2 a bit (green on my drop checker) I decided to attack the algae head on and got algae terminator (as it was recommended by LFS). And I dosed my tank for about 15 days. The BBA was under control but not killed off. So then I decided to try the 3 day black out with air stone for the BGA. It worked great and got rid of my BGA.

However, my plants suffered. My cuban ludwigias are slowly melting, the leaves of my pogostemon stellata are falling off. Rotalas are green (when should be red) with holes in the leaves. The bottom 2/3s of the stem has no leaves. My other stems plants have turned brown and has no leaves at the bottom stem. BBA is all over my glosso and microsword.... Plants dont seem healthy, turning brown, leaves falling off easily, BBA growing on them...

So, I increased the lighting duration to 9 hours thinking they were deprived from the 3 day black out. And now BBA and BGA is returning with a vengence...

I ordered dry ferts, should receive them soon...

In the mean time... Help! I cant seem to figure out a solution. What am I doing wrong?:confused1: ]]> Algae TriniGuy http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96794-algae-getting-out-control.html What is growing on my wood http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96743-what-growing-my-wood.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:27:16 GMT OK, I have looked and looked and can not find out what this is. I would assume it is an algae. I would not call it a 'problem' other than I do not like it, it seems to grow very slowly.

The tank is about six years old, was torn down and redone almost two years ago, which is when this piece of wood was added. The strands are pretty strong, and attached really well to the wood. The strands are not growing anywhere else other than the wood. There are bits of other algae in the tank, nothing that ever has become a problem.

So, I just want to know what it is...I can research what to do with it, but I have no idea what it is!



Picture was taken with a white piece of plastic behind it so it is clearly visible, color is kind of reddish brown, thanks for any help. ]]> Algae garraty http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96743-what-growing-my-wood.html Combatting green algae on leaves http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96650-combatting-green-algae-leaves.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:18:20 GMT What to do? My slow growing plants seem to accumulate green spot algae on the leaves. My fast growing plants seem immune, but its ruining some of plants what do i do? Pressurized CO2, dose NPK SO4 and micros. T5HO 55x3 on a 55G What to do? My slow growing plants seem to accumulate green spot algae on the leaves. My fast growing plants seem immune, but its ruining some of plants what do i do? Pressurized CO2, dose NPK SO4 and micros. T5HO 55x3 on a 55G ]]> Algae Alec http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96650-combatting-green-algae-leaves.html Question about treating BGA with Maracyn http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96598-question-about-treating-bga-maracyn.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:33:31 GMT I had BGA before on a small 10 gal tank and remember treating it with Maracyn and it never came back. I am no getting some in my 50 gal and am going to treat it with that. I don't remember doing water changes during the 5 days I treated it before, but looking over some posts in here about it, I notice some people did. Are you supposed to do water changes during that period or not? ]]> Algae dm76 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96598-question-about-treating-bga-maracyn.html Airstone(s) to help with BGA? http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96529-airstone-s-help-bga.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:02:03 GMT Hello all,
Hope someone can help me with my BGA issue. My tank's a 200 Gal plain gravel bottom. It is a low tech set up and i am currently dosing:

- 3% Glutaraldehyde, 10 ml daily
- KNO3, 1/5 tsp daily

The tank has only 128W of T8 on for 6hrs a day, but it gets a fair share of indirect sunlight... so far the only algae i am having trouble with is Bluegreen algae on some Ceratophylum submersum and echinodorus leaves, driftwood and on the substrate as a carpet (around the front and sides, there is no BGA on the back substrate). I do about a 10% water change every other day (basically a BGA clean out), but it keeps coming back.

For flow i have a 400 GPH canister filter and a 500 GPH powerhead. They are mainly aimed to circulate the surface (no splash, only small ripples). 2' tall, 8' long, 20" deep.

I am planning on a 50% water change/BGA clean out and a 3 day blackout. But for the long term improvement:

1) Given i am not injecting CO2, would it be appropriate to add some airstones (or actually an airline w/ small holes running along the substrate) to aerate the bottom; or would it be better to add another powerhead to circulate around the bottom (tank has angels, so they dont really love the current)?

2) increase KNO3?

3) 50% water change every 2 weeks?

4) Any creature to eat this stuff??

Thanks very much in advance!

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]]> Algae f1ea http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96529-airstone-s-help-bga.html Black Hair Algae http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96359-black-hair-algae.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:50:08 GMT Does anyone know how to get rid of black hair algae? Does anyone know how to get rid of black hair algae? ]]> Algae lilhelper http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96359-black-hair-algae.html What type of algae is this? http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96343-what-type-algae.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:21:34 GMT Its the teal green stuff on my Christmas moss. Very fine carpet like stuff. I pull it out with a chopstick, put it in a container and it spreads out like a spider....Hmmm Its the teal green stuff on my Christmas moss. Very fine carpet like stuff.
I pull it out with a chopstick, put it in a container and it spreads out like a spider....Hmmm
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]]> Algae Steez http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96343-what-type-algae.html White Stuff growing on new driftwood http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96305-white-stuff-growing-new-driftwood.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:27:40 GMT what is it? how do I get rid of it? new drift wood... sitting half way down in tank being held down for waterlog... jelly looking clearish, white... specifically growing on the driftoowd.... bubbles on it... looks to be photo synthesising... possibly what is it? how do I get rid of it? new drift wood... sitting half way down in tank being held down for waterlog...

jelly looking clearish, white... specifically growing on the driftoowd.... bubbles on it... looks to be photo synthesising... possibly ]]> Algae three105 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96305-white-stuff-growing-new-driftwood.html low co2 promoting algae? http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96244-low-co2-promoting-algae.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:30:32 GMT I have read many posts talking about a tank with too much light and not enough CO2, I wonder what the theory's are as to why this would contribute to accelerated algae growth? I have my own thoughts, but I would love someone to explain more to clarify or point me to a resource for this info. ]]> Algae SeasofChz http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96244-low-co2-promoting-algae.html Persistent algae since substrate change http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96189-persistent-algae-since-substrate-change.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:07:59 GMT I've had eco complete as the main substrate mixed with black sand for about 3 months now. Since then there's been an algae problem, mostly the thread-like stuff that trails everywhere. The tank is heavily planted and I admit, I've only recently started getting to grips with the daily dosing. I know the Eco Complete is loaded with nutrients so do I really need to be adding Micro nutrients daily when this stuff is supposed to provide them? Could this possibly be why the algae is so persistent and would it be ok to hold off with the micros for now to see if it had any impact on the algae without harming the plants? ]]> Algae yorkie73 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96189-persistent-algae-since-substrate-change.html Seachem Prime and BGA http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96111-seachem-prime-bga.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:45:57 GMT I just noticed that after adding a little bit too much of this highly potent liquid my last waterchange, blue green algae started to reappear. Prime says it removes or detoxifies nitrates, and BGA thrives in low-nitrate situations, so it might be causing this. I'm thinking that maybe I should switch back to stress-coat or something if this keeps going on. Why would you add nitrates only to have them removed? Anybody have any experience with this? ]]> Algae jman http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96111-seachem-prime-bga.html Spirogyra hit me again :-( rescaping advise needed http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96050-spirogyra-hit-me-again-rescaping-advise.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:24:26 GMT So, I've got it again for the second time... Probably did not kill all of it after the first blackout.

I decided to rescpae my 5 gallon tank. I will not be using any plants from this tank. I have two questions:

1) Is it ok to use some of the substrate (ada amazonia) from this tank if i wash it?

2) What about filter? I have eheim canister and I bet some spores of that bad stuff in there too...

Any advise would be much appreciated! ]]> Algae Bubba_Shrimp http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/96050-spirogyra-hit-me-again-rescaping-advise.html Fuzzy algea http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/95973-fuzzy-algea.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:12:19 GMT Not sure of the technical term, but, my tank has is starting to become covered in a light green fuzzy algea. (walls, driftwood etc.) I have 260 watts over the tank, which was on a very self indulgent 14 hour light cycle (yes I know lol, I promise no more than 12 hours from now on) which I just cut... Not sure of the technical term, but, my tank has is starting to become covered in a light green fuzzy algea. (walls, driftwood etc.) I have 260 watts over the tank, which was on a very self indulgent 14 hour light cycle (yes I know lol, I promise no more than 12 hours from now on) which I just cut back to a 7 hour light cycle. I'm a tad concerned that my plants will suffer along with the algea. I'm mainly worried about the HC which was recently planted and hasn't had a chance to fill in yet. My question is this, Is my seven hour light cycle enough of a cut back to help with the algea? should I shorten it even more? if so how much and for how long? I'd like to starve the algea but not my beautiful HC :(

On the bright side, bought 10 glass shrimp today and they imediately started nibbling away :) however I think at this point its more than they can handle. ]]> Algae shakti84 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/95973-fuzzy-algea.html ugg algea so anoying http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/95920-ugg-algea-so-anoying.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:49:40 GMT hi im kinda new to the forum and this is mah first post well i was wondering what type of algea it is and how to resolve it it is it my ten gallon shrimp and moss tank with no shrimp yet....here are the pics ugg how do you upload pics? hi im kinda new to the forum and this is mah first post well i was wondering what type of algea it is and how to resolve it it is it my ten gallon shrimp and moss tank with no shrimp yet....here are the pics ugg how do you upload pics? ]]> Algae biggecko http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/95920-ugg-algea-so-anoying.html found something that eats BGA http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/95884-found-something-eats-bga.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:40:35 GMT It may be a fluke, but last night I saw one of my magenta mystery snails munchin on some BGA, yes! Ive been battling it for months. I didnt know of anything that would help in the fight of removing BGA.The BGA seems to be disappearing in that tank since Ive put them in there. Ill see... It may be a fluke, but last night I saw one of my magenta mystery snails munchin on some BGA, yes! Ive been battling it for months. I didnt know of anything that would help in the fight of removing BGA.The BGA seems to be disappearing in that tank since Ive put them in there. Ill see if I can catch any others eating it to be sure?

Patrick ]]> Algae ov10pat http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/algae/95884-found-something-eats-bga.html