Hello AA members!!
I am suffering from an algae problem (<<So Cliche right? , I do stay up to schedule with my water changes, but it always creeps back and I am trying to find out the root of the problem. Any help/advice from all of you algae detectives is greatly appreciated
Tank Stats:
Both Tanks are planted
Tank 1 (30 Gallon Community Tank)
-2 BPS CO2
-Finnex Ray 2 DS
-48 watt T5 fixture
-Ecocomplete
Tank 2 (10 Gallon Baby Tears + Shrimp Tank)
-1.5 BPS
-Finnex FugeRay (20")
-Marineland Single Bright LED
-ADA Aquasoil
I may also start dosing PPS-Pro, It arrived yesterday and I mixed up the nutrients. Good or Bad Idea to start with my setup?
Since I have gotten an RO/DI system, I have been using RO/DI water mixed with Seachem Equilibrium/Acid/Alkaline to restore the KH/GH in the water. However, I have heard things about this being bad for a planted tank b/c it causes algae issues. Can anyone testify to this?
What is the best way to prepare RO/DI water for a planted tank? (Resore Minerals/Balance PH/Restore KH)
I have heard that some people mix it with tap water, but wouldn't the chlorine in the tap harm the fish/shrimp? The nutrient levels in tap water are a whole other story too...
What should I do/do any of you notice anything that stands out?
Thanks for any input!!
I am suffering from an algae problem (<<So Cliche right? , I do stay up to schedule with my water changes, but it always creeps back and I am trying to find out the root of the problem. Any help/advice from all of you algae detectives is greatly appreciated
Tank Stats:
Both Tanks are planted
Tank 1 (30 Gallon Community Tank)
-2 BPS CO2
-Finnex Ray 2 DS
-48 watt T5 fixture
-Ecocomplete
Tank 2 (10 Gallon Baby Tears + Shrimp Tank)
-1.5 BPS
-Finnex FugeRay (20")
-Marineland Single Bright LED
-ADA Aquasoil
I may also start dosing PPS-Pro, It arrived yesterday and I mixed up the nutrients. Good or Bad Idea to start with my setup?
Since I have gotten an RO/DI system, I have been using RO/DI water mixed with Seachem Equilibrium/Acid/Alkaline to restore the KH/GH in the water. However, I have heard things about this being bad for a planted tank b/c it causes algae issues. Can anyone testify to this?
What is the best way to prepare RO/DI water for a planted tank? (Resore Minerals/Balance PH/Restore KH)
I have heard that some people mix it with tap water, but wouldn't the chlorine in the tap harm the fish/shrimp? The nutrient levels in tap water are a whole other story too...
What should I do/do any of you notice anything that stands out?
Thanks for any input!!