Algae ID!

Kawact · 03-13-2013, 05:33 AM

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Please help me identify this algae.

Specs:
10 gallon
HC
30ppm co2
2x18w t5ho lighting

Darkblade48 · 03-13-2013, 07:32 AM

Looks like BBA to me.

What is your fertilization regimen like?

Also, the lighting you have is way too much for a 10 gallon aquarium.

puopg · 03-13-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkblade48

Also, the lighting you have is way too much for a 10 gallon aquarium.

I actually probably have the same light fixture as this guy over my 10. Odyssea 2x18w T5HO. Its actually not that much though i have mine hanging 6 inches from water level. PAR was about 70 right in the middle but around the tank fell down to like 40. So I don't think its unreasonably high light.

Kawact · 03-14-2013, 04:28 AM

Thanks for replying! All I use for ferts is seachem root tabs.
My light fixture is an Aquaticlife freshwater 36w.
1x6,000k 18w bulb and 1x650 nm 18w bulb

Darkblade48 · 03-14-2013, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kawact

Thanks for replying! All I use for ferts is seachem root tabs.

That is probably the issue. You will need to look into water column dosing as well.

03-13-2013, 05:33 AM	#1
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03-14-2013, 04:28 AM	#4
Kawact Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2	Thanks for replying! All I use for ferts is seachem root tabs. My light fixture is an Aquaticlife freshwater 36w. 1x6,000k 18w bulb and 1x650 nm 18w bulb