I have a discus tank which results in...
Higher nitrates, higher Phosphate, and more nutrients. Currently I do 3X 50-60% WCs a week turning over a minimum of 150% per week.
My tap water parameters: 5-10ppm Nitrate and 1ppm Phosphate.
At the moment my tank is bare bottom. Lighting is T5 down 4-5 hours max.
And the only way I can see forward is going against the grain of Discus normality. Which means returning to substrate (to hold plants) pressurized Co2 and ferts to grow plants and as many fast growing plants I can find that will survive at discus temps.
Given the above factors is there anything else I should consider? After 3 months of this stubborn algae I'm at my wits end.
Please advise :|
Higher nitrates, higher Phosphate, and more nutrients. Currently I do 3X 50-60% WCs a week turning over a minimum of 150% per week.
My tap water parameters: 5-10ppm Nitrate and 1ppm Phosphate.
At the moment my tank is bare bottom. Lighting is T5 down 4-5 hours max.
And the only way I can see forward is going against the grain of Discus normality. Which means returning to substrate (to hold plants) pressurized Co2 and ferts to grow plants and as many fast growing plants I can find that will survive at discus temps.
Given the above factors is there anything else I should consider? After 3 months of this stubborn algae I'm at my wits end.
Please advise :|