If you really have 4xT5HO bulbs over your tank, with no CO2, that's your problem. Start by removing one of the sets of bulbs. I'd probably remove the newer of the two sets, but you can start by doing either.
Definitely turn off one set as kevmo stated.If you really have 4xT5HO bulbs over your tank, with no CO2, that's your problem. Start by removing one of the sets of bulbs. I'd probably remove the newer of the two sets, but you can start by doing either.
presurized co2 isnt in the budget at the moment. will some ferts and flourish excel do?Definitely turn off one set as kevmo stated.
I had the same problem with my tank using too many bulbs. I cut back to two and the algae cut way back but was still going. I added pressurized CO2 and an aggressive fertilizing program and it is almost nonexistent.
Adding them in might help. Increasing the Excel could help. Raising the lights and cutting back the light period should help too.presurized co2 isnt in the budget at the moment. will some ferts and flourish excel do?
Unfortunately, no. The high light increases the plant demand for both ferts and CO2. If either of those demands is not met, algae will take advantage of excess light. Excel is a very poor substitute for CO2.presurized co2 isnt in the budget at the moment. will some ferts and flourish excel do?
figured lol. whats a good co2 system for a decent price.Unfortunately, no. The high light increases the plant demand for both ferts and CO2. If either of those demands is not met, algae will take advantage of excess light. Excel is a very poor substitute for CO2.
how much should i raise the lights in your oppinion?Adding them in might help. Increasing the Excel could help. Raising the lights and cutting back the light period should help too.
At least 12".how much should i raise the lights in your oppinion?
even after i have removed the other set of lights?At least 12".
ok gotcha. guess i will be getting stuff together to mount her up here soon.Yes, you need to get down to a medium or low light level. I would suggest the bulbs to be 30" above the substrate.
Lot of folks use shelf brackets to hang the fixture. It would give you added storage space and not be too costly.ok gotcha. guess i will be getting stuff together to mount her up here soon.