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I have been having problems with BBA for a few months now and was wondering if anyone had any tips. I have treated with Excel and gotten rid of it for a few weeks but it keeps coming back. Do I need to go to a Co2 system to keep it in check or can I go with a cheaper fix. I only have my lights...

I'll have to check those out.

I am having issues with algae in my tank because the lights are on to long. I know what the sweet spot is but when I set the timer for that length of time it seems like my tank is dark most of the time. I was thinking about making a custom hood with 4 T-5 bulbs in it and have 2 of them a low...

Seachem makes a de nitrate media you can add to your filter.

Sounds like a good plan, the last thing I want is another mini cycle.

Happy day!!! My tank is clear again, thanks again for the information. I ended up just waiting a little longer, I might still buy a UV sterilizer just to have though. Here is one last question, I added a sump pump with a big wad of filter floss a few weeks ago in hopes it would clean things up...

Goldfish get big what size tank is it?

Thank you everyone for the great information. I'm not sure I can wait any longer, I may have to go buy a UV sterilizer like Rivercats suggested.

I did the glass trick, it's white. The tank has been up for over four months, I moved up in size and moved the filter and all of the decor from my old tank. My water chemistry has always been perfect and still is.

This is a great point, I never thought about all the good bacteria that was in the carbon bag.

Nothing has changed as far as the feeding goes, I only feed once a day and all the food gets eaten. As far as the media goes I only rinse it in tank water when it gets dirty. I agree that maybe not touching things may help, it's just hard because I'll losing plants because of the lack of light...

I will take a look at the article and see, thanks.

Tetra Aqua Safe

Brunette- I have done probably 6 water changes since it started. I have increased the amount on the last 2 and it clears up for a little while but the next day it's cloudy again. Bradbury- The tannins are very faint the main problem is the cloudiness. As far as the fiber goes I've been running...

Mine is mostly white, very little brown. Like I said the chemistry is great so I have no clue.