Peyton said:Hard to tell by the pics. Best I can tell is that it looks like black beard algae. If that's the case it's almost always caused by low co2 levels.
rkilling1 said:Better pics of the algae will help. It kinda looks like BGA to me.
What are your tank specs and water parameters.
I have a 13 watt bulb, and nitrate is usually 5-10...ill get pics later
rkilling1 said:I know it's a pain to get more photos, but there are just so many different types of algae that I can't give you the correct information without them. Thanks
I looked up your previous posts trying to determine what size tank and what not that you have, but I can't seem to find that information. I see a lot of SW stuff, but not much about this tank.
A better description or link to more information would be helpful.
Austin.b said:Wait, are you running CO2? Is it DIY?
Gboy66 said:No co2! I need to though, dont you think man?
Austin.b said:Oh ok. Try DIY CO2. CO2 will kill out algea, but it's really best to find out whats causing it in the first place. The first step it to reduce the light. Try a 10W or something similiar.
Gboy66 said:Could you tell me what i need for diy again?
I will have to make time to get a bulb!
Lunchbox209 said:To on YouTube and type in DIY co2 it should be the first video that's what I followed for my DIY and here's a pic of my 10g