So happy for this section bga in axolotle tank

Sethjohnson30 · 10-09-2012, 03:15 AM

I have a problem axo's need low flow. Because of my low flow I now have bga. What should I do? I know I can treat with maracyn but that's just a bandaid and the bga will keep coming back. My nitrates are typically less than 5 ppm because I have terrestrial plants are axo's sensitive to nitrates can I dose to bump it up a little

These pics are a bit outdated(1 year old) I take and post some more recent pics when I get off work tonight

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Michael M · 10-09-2012, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sethjohnson30

I have a problem axo's need low flow. Because of my low flow I now have bga. What should I do? I know I can treat with maracyn but that's just a bandaid and the bga will keep coming back. My nitrates are typically less than 5 ppm because I have terrestrial plants are axo's sensitive to nitrates can I dose to bump it up a little

These pics are a bit outdated(1 year old) I take and post some more recent pics when I get off work tonight

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Oh wow that set up is awesome. Please do take some bigger pics, very original!

Sethjohnson30 · 10-09-2012, 03:32 AM

The pics are quite large tapatalk won't let me upload them so I had to do it on the smallest setting

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**Soothing Shrimp** · 10-09-2012, 02:53 PM

Ditto on larger pic. Unfortunately I'm learning about this aspect myself, so I can't be much help on the OP.

Sethjohnson30 · 10-10-2012, 08:47 PM

Here's bigger more recent pics

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orchidman · 10-10-2012, 08:51 PM

i thought once you treated BGA with erythromicin, it killed all of the bacteria and it wouldnt come back unless introduced..

Michael M · 10-10-2012, 08:52 PM

Looks great. One question I always have about Axolotls is how do you keep the water COLD enough? I thought they did not do well in water above 65F?

I've always wanted one but I never could grasp the idea of concept of keeping a proper 'cold' tank without a chiller unit, which are $$$.

Sethjohnson30 · 10-10-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael M

Looks great. One question I always have about Axolotls is how do you keep the water COLD enough? I thought they did not do well in water above 65F?

I've always wanted one but I never could grasp the idea of concept of keeping a proper 'cold' tank without a chiller unit, which are $$$.

I have had him at for about 2 years now his water is usually around 72 and 75 in the summer. I have never had any issues he seems quite happy at room temp. He was captive bred so that may have something to do with it. The only thing I would suggest if your keeping them at Warner temps is to feed a little more. He gets a half cube of bloodworms 6 days a week.

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Sethjohnson30 · 10-10-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by orchidman

i thought once you treated BGA with erythromicin, it killed all of the bacteria and it wouldnt come back unless introduced..

It's always there but if you get a little lazy it can get out of control them it's very hard to get rid of

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10-09-2012, 03:15 AM	#1
Sethjohnson30 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Portland oregon Posts: 1,078	So happy for this section bga in axolotle tank I have a problem axo's need low flow. Because of my low flow I now have bga. What should I do? I know I can treat with maracyn but that's just a bandaid and the bga will keep coming back. My nitrates are typically less than 5 ppm because I have terrestrial plants are axo's sensitive to nitrates can I dose to bump it up a little These pics are a bit outdated(1 year old) I take and post some more recent pics when I get off work tonight Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-09-2012, 02:53 PM	#4
Soothing Shrimp Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (83/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,627	Ditto on larger pic. Unfortunately I'm learning about this aspect myself, so I can't be much help on the OP. __________________ DBP Club! My thinking has been invert-ed!

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orchidman Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,375	i thought once you treated BGA with erythromicin, it killed all of the bacteria and it wouldnt come back unless introduced.. __________________ http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...io-de-rio.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...gal-betta.html

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10-09-2012, 03:32 AM	#3
Sethjohnson30 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Portland oregon Posts: 1,078	The pics are quite large tapatalk won't let me upload them so I had to do it on the smallest setting Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-10-2012, 08:47 PM	#5
Sethjohnson30 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Portland oregon Posts: 1,078	Here's bigger more recent pics Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-10-2012, 08:52 PM	#7
Michael M Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Charleston, IL Posts: 88	Looks great. One question I always have about Axolotls is how do you keep the water COLD enough? I thought they did not do well in water above 65F? I've always wanted one but I never could grasp the idea of concept of keeping a proper 'cold' tank without a chiller unit, which are $$$.