Pittbully's planted tank journey

[Delapool]

High phosphates causing algae is a myth. Too much light without a sufficient carbon source is more likely the culprit.

I have super high phosphates in my tank. Not a single bit of BBA though


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I've got that going on as well. Phosphates can be high or low but algae doesn't take over my tank.

I do have some BBA making a come back which I think is because I have reduced the glut dosing and the co2 injection seems to be not quite working well.

 

[Fresh2o]

At one point the BBA got so bad in my tank that the MTS had tufts of it on their shells. I increased the glut and stayed consistent with it (along with consistent CO2) and this has helped greatly. I still see some attached to individual EcoComplete granules and I siphon those out during PWCs. When it appears on the DW I treat it with H2O2.


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[pittbully13]

Thanks guys for the words of encouragement. At least there's a light at the end of the tunnel.

Skelly- yeah I'm taking my time with it and just trying maintain what I have now.

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[Sk3lly]

Thanks guys for the words of encouragement. At least there's a light at the end of the tunnel.

Skelly- yeah I'm taking my time with it and just trying maintain what I have now.

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Key to maintenance is little and often. If i spy any algae i deal with it there and then rather than letting it get a hold


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[pittbully13]

I'm going to take that approach for my new year's resolution.

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[pittbully13]

Just a Lil update, got home from work today and discovered these gems.....

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[fish wrangler]

Whose eggs are those?

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[pittbully13]

They're from my bristle nose plecos.

 

[Mr Fisher]

They're from my bristle nose plecos.

that's awesome man!

 

[pittbully13]

Dad on duty.

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[Brian_Nano12g]

Pretty neat.. looks like something on my sushi platter. Will they hatch or how is breeding these guys?

 

[pittbully13]

Lol. I hope they hatch. I've never had egg layer lay eggs. It's pretty exciting and I can't wait to see if any make it. I'm only going to help out once they survive hatching and a couple weeks after that.

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[RightTurnClyde]

Sweet! Can I place a reserve order now for one of the fry when they grow out a bit?

 

[pittbully13]

Clyde, sure can. If they make it you can have one just pay for shipping.

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[pittbully13]

Just planted a few new plants, try to figure out which ones. Please excuse the scratches on the tank, that's what happens when you get a craiglist special.

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[pittbully13]

Side view.

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[Mr Fisher]

Looking good, I wish I had the eye you do for scaping.

 

[Brookster123]

Looks way healthy man!! Grow baby grow!!

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[Brian_Nano12g]

Nice start.. It's going to look great grown in.

 

[pittbully13]

Thanks fellas it's coming into its own. The journey continues.

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