happygirl65
Aquarium Advice Addict
OK, so I set up the tank, put on the lights, co2 started dosing etc and now have many types of algae beginning.
46gal
96 w PC
CO2 injected with controller
Ferts are:
KNO3 - 1/2 tsp - 3x week
KH2PO4 - 1/8 tsp 3x week
K2SO4 - 1/8 tsp 3x week
CSM+b - 1/8 tsp 3x week
Types of algae seen:
GSA - green spots on the glass and some rocks
Hair algae in long stringy patches that come off easily
Fuuzz - short green fuzzy algae that is impossible to remove from the sword plant. It has a velvety texture
And now some black thick hairs in small patches that are also not easy to remove
One factor I know is a problem is my inconsistent light schedule. I am getting a timer today but it has been on for probably 13-14 hours most days because my husband would turn on the lights before I got up. So that will be remedied today, but is there always an algae adjustment period in a new tank?
Oh yeah before I forget bioload
9 neon tetra
6 kuhli loaches
3 Ottos
1 BN pleco
1 dwarf frog
and 50% PWC once a week.
The tank does not get any direct sunlight.
Any suggestions on my dosing schedule?
I just checked out the Chucks Planted Calculator and it suggests
1/4 tsp KNO3
1/16 tsp k2PO4
1 1/4 tsp K2SO4
Any comments/suggestions appreciated.
Thanks!
46gal
96 w PC
CO2 injected with controller
Ferts are:
KNO3 - 1/2 tsp - 3x week
KH2PO4 - 1/8 tsp 3x week
K2SO4 - 1/8 tsp 3x week
CSM+b - 1/8 tsp 3x week
Types of algae seen:
GSA - green spots on the glass and some rocks
Hair algae in long stringy patches that come off easily
Fuuzz - short green fuzzy algae that is impossible to remove from the sword plant. It has a velvety texture
And now some black thick hairs in small patches that are also not easy to remove
One factor I know is a problem is my inconsistent light schedule. I am getting a timer today but it has been on for probably 13-14 hours most days because my husband would turn on the lights before I got up. So that will be remedied today, but is there always an algae adjustment period in a new tank?
Oh yeah before I forget bioload
9 neon tetra
6 kuhli loaches
3 Ottos
1 BN pleco
1 dwarf frog
and 50% PWC once a week.
The tank does not get any direct sunlight.
Any suggestions on my dosing schedule?
I just checked out the Chucks Planted Calculator and it suggests
1/4 tsp KNO3
1/16 tsp k2PO4
1 1/4 tsp K2SO4
Any comments/suggestions appreciated.
Thanks!