I have a long established (8-9 years) 55 gal tank, live plants, eco complete for the base. Variety of fresh water fish, not overstocked. All water readings within normal ranges, lighting on for 4 hours a day, no direct sunlight. Fish fed every few days. No CO2.
I have been fighting black hair algae for a couple of years and just can't get rid of it. I am at the point to put the fish in a holding tank and get rid of all the plants, boil the few rocks and decorations, toss the eco and rebuild with new eco-complete, all new plants and the tank thoroughly scrubbed.
I use a canister filter and that media is established.
Am I approaching this properly? I am simply sick of the tank looking dirty because of the algae and I have tried all sort of ways to get rid of it and it keeps coming back.
Comments? Suggestions?
https://2047.org/fishvidfeed2019.html
I have been fighting black hair algae for a couple of years and just can't get rid of it. I am at the point to put the fish in a holding tank and get rid of all the plants, boil the few rocks and decorations, toss the eco and rebuild with new eco-complete, all new plants and the tank thoroughly scrubbed.
I use a canister filter and that media is established.
Am I approaching this properly? I am simply sick of the tank looking dirty because of the algae and I have tried all sort of ways to get rid of it and it keeps coming back.
Comments? Suggestions?
https://2047.org/fishvidfeed2019.html