Algea ID needed (PIC)

[bballsosh]

what is this and how to i remove it?

 

[Jchillin]

Looks like staghorn to me. http://plantgeek.net/article_viewer.php?id=9

 

[Lonewolfblue]

Is it easy or tough to remove?

 

[bballsosh]

very easy comes right off

 

[fish_4_all]

Not staghorn then, maybe thread or string algae then. My staghorn sticks like glue.

 

[bballsosh]

yeah it cant be staghorn but its getting longer and longer everyday. What should i do?

 

[rich311k]

Remove as much of it as you can. Then work on consistent high CO2 levels, and a good fertilization plan.

 

[bballsosh]

do you think i just have to much light? Would hanging the light a couple of ft above the aquarium be benaficial? Also i think when i add the ferts starting tommarow then everything should be under control

 

[rich311k]

The ferts should certainly help. The height of the light won't matter much. How much light and what size tank is it? Start a good dosing plan and stay on top of your CO2 and your tank should do well. CO2 and an abundance of nutrients is the key to beating algae. Dense planting also helps a lot.

 

[bballsosh]

the tank is a 54 gallon corner tank and the light is a double linear strip w/ 2 65 wat lamps 6700k 30in

 

[rich311k]

You need CO2 and a good dosing plan. Do that and you will grow plants and not algae.

 

[bballsosh]

i have a pressurized co2 system made by red sea

 

[rich311k]

Cool you are half way there. Start a good EI plan and you should soon have a happy and good looking tank.

 

[bballsosh]

ok ty so much rich u have been a huge help