hair algae

[reign]

No no and no brookster. I do have some root tabs in, just small amounts. I noticed the water sprite take off from it, but the Val isn't growing very well. I've been using seachem flourish excel mostly because I've seen it helps with algae

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[Rivercats]

You can go to using a siesta period. Run lights 3 hours, off 2, then on 3. Algae needs a longer photoperiod to grow and by splitting the light periods it makes it difficult if not impossible to grow.

You may also want to go to running only 1 bulb since you don't have CO2 and only dose small amounts of liquid carbon.

 

[reign]

I only have 2 15 watt.. isn't thT technically only 1.5 watts per gallon?

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[DMunoz84]

I personally think breaking up the light on hours is a great idea!

 

[reign]

Ok I'll have to try that. I'll see if it makes a difference. Might have to get a timer!

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[Rivercats]

I only have 2 15 watt.. isn't thT technically only 1.5 watts per gallon?

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Right now you need to concentrate on getting rid of the algae. Lowering the light level and photoperiod can be a great help.

 

[reign]

Thanks for all the help guys. I'll get a timer and set it for 3 2 3

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[DMunoz84]

Reign
I talked to some experts today!!

They said people can go a full seven days with a blackout. Typically they start with 36-48 hours or so. see how much it affects the algae then carry-on from there. thought you should know lol