algae still - Aquarium Advice

blazeyreef · 03-01-2008, 08:52 PM

Ok, I know I have posted multiple times about this but I guess I am having issues understanding or I am stubborn or I dont know, but I still need help with this

29gall has algae, like diatoms (though the tank has been set up since thanksgiving) as well as some other dark colored algae that is on some of the substrate and plants. I would take a pic but the camera is being a pain and not cooperating...
I finally have some money to work with and would like to do something about it. I plan to order some flourish potasium, nitrogen, trace elements and some equilibrium and root tabs. I know I need CO2 but the DIY thing has not proved to work to well for me

I have 2x2litter bottles and its not producing any CO2 and I just re-made the recipe, and last time it worked the plants didnt show any change. The lighting is CF 65watt 10,000k and T5 18watt 10,000k and anctic. My bioload is fairly light with 3x coryadoras (got three and can not find any more of the species), 6x glolight tetra, 3x cherry barb, 3x otto. I have eco-complete as substrate. please help, my tank is looking neglected though I do 20% WC once a week and do everything I know what to do so far and nothing is working.

pitt420dude · 03-03-2008, 12:36 PM

I really don't know what to tell you, perhaps you have too much light over not enough CO2?

You could try to scrape it all out and leave the lights off for a few days (and cover the tank so absolutely no light gets in. I have no idea if it will work but Ive seen it suggested.

rkilling1 · 03-03-2008, 01:56 PM

2 X 2L bottles not producing? Are they in a cold room? You may have to purchase newer yeast.

You 'plan' to purchase some ferts, but what are you dosing now? (if you have already anwswered this in another thread, please just link me to it)

What about Excel?

CO2 is the reason for your problems. Having around 3 WPG of CF and T5 over your tank, needs CO2.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkilling1

Special Notes:
Providing optimal CO2 levels of at least 30 ppm are necessary for plants to prosper. If algae issue arise, remove all visible algae and infected leaves. Recheck CO2 levels, and possibly reduce and adjust the lighting period.

John N and Tom Barr"

You can read more about it @ www.barrreport.com .

blazeyreef · 03-03-2008, 02:04 PM

I do dose excel, roughly every day. No other ferts, thats why I need to order some... I am still fairly new to the high light end of things... thanks for hte help again

rkilling1 · 03-03-2008, 02:24 PM

No need to thank me! you have helped others as well. Isn't that why we are here? (besides, what have I done to solve your problem?

)

BTW, I meant to include a website for algae to help you ID what you have.

Here it is:

Aquarium Algae ID (updated)

**Purrbox** · 03-03-2008, 03:11 PM

What are your Nitrate and Phosphate levels (assuming you have tests for both) and what kits are you using? Most likely with that much light and Excel, one or more nutrients are bottoming out. Getting your ferts ordered asap and on a good fert routine will go a long ways towards straightening out your aquarium.

neilanh · 03-03-2008, 04:05 PM

GWAPA recently put together some algae information that may be of use to you (and others) as well, including causes and possible cures. you can find it at GWAPA:

**Purrbox** · 03-03-2008, 04:47 PM

Great article neilanh! That helped me to identify an algae (Cladophora) that's been plaguing one of my aquariums lately. Too bad it's so hard to get rid of. At least now I know what to call the pest.

blazeyreef · 03-03-2008, 10:45 PM

I dont have phosphate tests... though I could get one

the algae looks like it could be green beard algae, hair or fuzz algae. I am not sure...
thanks for all the help... I will get the ferts ordered ASAP

pitt420dude · 03-03-2008, 11:05 PM

Good info in this thread and some great links. Thanks.

03-01-2008, 08:52 PM	#1
blazeyreef Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,592 Images: 1	algae still Ok, I know I have posted multiple times about this but I guess I am having issues understanding or I am stubborn or I dont know, but I still need help with this 29gall has algae, like diatoms (though the tank has been set up since thanksgiving) as well as some other dark colored algae that is on some of the substrate and plants. I would take a pic but the camera is being a pain and not cooperating... I finally have some money to work with and would like to do something about it. I plan to order some flourish potasium, nitrogen, trace elements and some equilibrium and root tabs. I know I need CO2 but the DIY thing has not proved to work to well for me I have 2x2litter bottles and its not producing any CO2 and I just re-made the recipe, and last time it worked the plants didnt show any change. The lighting is CF 65watt 10,000k and T5 18watt 10,000k and anctic. My bioload is fairly light with 3x coryadoras (got three and can not find any more of the species), 6x glolight tetra, 3x cherry barb, 3x otto. I have eco-complete as substrate. please help, my tank is looking neglected though I do 20% WC once a week and do everything I know what to do so far and nothing is working. __________________ Houston "Face Trials with Smiles"-Porter Ellett *My aquariums-5gall snowball shrimp, 20long-awaiting setup,29gall planted* "We are nothing until we make ourselves somthing" CTR**

03-03-2008, 12:36 PM	#2
pitt420dude Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pittsburgh! Home of the 5 Time Superbowl Champs! Posts: 949 Images: 11	I really don't know what to tell you, perhaps you have too much light over not enough CO2? You could try to scrape it all out and leave the lights off for a few days (and cover the tank so absolutely no light gets in. I have no idea if it will work but Ive seen it suggested. __________________ Thank you so much for all your help. I'm now going green. LOOK! A NEW LEAF!!!!!

03-03-2008, 02:04 PM	#4
blazeyreef Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,592 Images: 1	I do dose excel, roughly every day. No other ferts, thats why I need to order some... I am still fairly new to the high light end of things... thanks for hte help again __________________ Houston "Face Trials with Smiles"-Porter Ellett *My aquariums-5gall snowball shrimp, 20long-awaiting setup,29gall planted* "We are nothing until we make ourselves somthing" CTR**

03-03-2008, 02:24 PM	#5
rkilling1 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NE ohio Posts: 1,775 Images: 50	No need to thank me! you have helped others as well. Isn't that why we are here? (besides, what have I done to solve your problem? ) BTW, I meant to include a website for algae to help you ID what you have. Here it is: Aquarium Algae ID (updated) __________________ My 75 Gallon Planted Aquarium

03-03-2008, 03:11 PM	#6
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,395	What are your Nitrate and Phosphate levels (assuming you have tests for both) and what kits are you using? Most likely with that much light and Excel, one or more nutrients are bottoming out. Getting your ferts ordered asap and on a good fert routine will go a long ways towards straightening out your aquarium. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

03-03-2008, 04:47 PM	#8
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,395	Great article neilanh! That helped me to identify an algae (Cladophora) that's been plaguing one of my aquariums lately. Too bad it's so hard to get rid of. At least now I know what to call the pest. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

03-03-2008, 10:45 PM	#9
blazeyreef Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,592 Images: 1	I dont have phosphate tests... though I could get one the algae looks like it could be green beard algae, hair or fuzz algae. I am not sure... thanks for all the help... I will get the ferts ordered ASAP __________________ Houston "Face Trials with Smiles"-Porter Ellett *My aquariums-5gall snowball shrimp, 20long-awaiting setup,29gall planted* "We are nothing until we make ourselves somthing" CTR**

03-03-2008, 11:05 PM	#10
pitt420dude Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pittsburgh! Home of the 5 Time Superbowl Champs! Posts: 949 Images: 11	Good info in this thread and some great links. Thanks. __________________ Thank you so much for all your help. I'm now going green. LOOK! A NEW LEAF!!!!!

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