catmel
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How long does it take to typically see improvement with algae issues?
Before I got my RO/DI I used treated tap which I'm sure didn't help, but I have been able to replace about 11 gallons with Ro/Di and use Ro/Di for top off. I plan to change another 5.5 gallons this wed. Ive even cut down my feeding to once a day to once every other day. Ive cut down lighting over the last few weeks from 11:30am- 8:30pm to 12:30-8:30 and is now at 1:30-8:30.
The thing is it seems my algae problem is getting worse. Im getting a lot of green hair algae proping up no matter what I do. I also am seeing some small spots of cyano. I did just order a korelia 3 to combat that.
I put my new lights on ( using 96 watt PC x 2 only for now) on christmas. It of course started after I put my lights on, and before I started with RO/DI. I bought the lights used and were told they were in use 2-3 months before I bought them.
At this point should I change my PC lights or just keep replacing with RO/Di in hopes that helps? I need help with how to change the lights if thats the case. it has a plastic covering that I cant seem to get off without breaking. Its this light: 48†Aqualight Pro, 2x150W HQI Fixture by Coralife* - AquaCave
Any help appreciated!!
Before I got my RO/DI I used treated tap which I'm sure didn't help, but I have been able to replace about 11 gallons with Ro/Di and use Ro/Di for top off. I plan to change another 5.5 gallons this wed. Ive even cut down my feeding to once a day to once every other day. Ive cut down lighting over the last few weeks from 11:30am- 8:30pm to 12:30-8:30 and is now at 1:30-8:30.
The thing is it seems my algae problem is getting worse. Im getting a lot of green hair algae proping up no matter what I do. I also am seeing some small spots of cyano. I did just order a korelia 3 to combat that.
I put my new lights on ( using 96 watt PC x 2 only for now) on christmas. It of course started after I put my lights on, and before I started with RO/DI. I bought the lights used and were told they were in use 2-3 months before I bought them.
At this point should I change my PC lights or just keep replacing with RO/Di in hopes that helps? I need help with how to change the lights if thats the case. it has a plastic covering that I cant seem to get off without breaking. Its this light: 48†Aqualight Pro, 2x150W HQI Fixture by Coralife* - AquaCave
Any help appreciated!!