I found a reference (guitarfish.org) for different types of algae and how to cure them.
I have some of this fuzz algae in my tank and want to resolve it.
My question is how do you go about measuring the nutrient levels that are referenced below?
Fuzz algae often shows up on plant leaves giving their edges a slightly fuzzy appearance.
Causes:
Nutrient Imbalance – Strive for the following nutrient levels: N (10-20ppm), P (0.5-2ppm), K (10-20ppm), Ca (10-30ppm), Mg (2-5ppm), Fe (.1ppm).
Low CO2 – Strive for 20-30ppm concentration of CO2, as permitted by fauna.
Cure:
Maintain proper nutrient/CO2 levels
Algae Crew – Siamese Algae Eaters (SAE), Amano shrimp, Otocinclus, and Mollys are known to eat this algae.
I have some of this fuzz algae in my tank and want to resolve it.
My question is how do you go about measuring the nutrient levels that are referenced below?
Fuzz algae often shows up on plant leaves giving their edges a slightly fuzzy appearance.
Causes:
Nutrient Imbalance – Strive for the following nutrient levels: N (10-20ppm), P (0.5-2ppm), K (10-20ppm), Ca (10-30ppm), Mg (2-5ppm), Fe (.1ppm).
Low CO2 – Strive for 20-30ppm concentration of CO2, as permitted by fauna.
Cure:
Maintain proper nutrient/CO2 levels
Algae Crew – Siamese Algae Eaters (SAE), Amano shrimp, Otocinclus, and Mollys are known to eat this algae.
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