The massive plant mass difference is due to me trying to remove algae from the tank. I really should remove more- any plant that is affected- but I am concerned with the effect it will have on my cycle. Thoughts?
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I understand the frustration of going from a system that was "on track" to something is a bit off. My CO2 tank ran out about 3 days ago and I am rewarded with a fine coating of hair algae on all of my plants. The only ones exempt are the new shoots of growth. Glut works on spot treating BBA but not so much green algae.
I wonder if the removal of the top growth in your tank allowed for more light penetrate to the substrate level and, thus, the emergence of algae.
I'm doing a modified PPS-Pro in which the nitrates are not in the macro mix. The fish (food/waste) are producing sufficient nitrates. Not saying that the increased nitrates are causing the issue, but they are not helping.
Keep up with the water changes to reduce the organics and add more crushed coral to the filter.
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Morning ph: 6.4. Added some more baking soda. Will get crushed coral this weekend. I don't know what I was thinking with all these EI water changes- of course I should have increased by baking soda dose!
I will likely take a stab at this tank tomorrow morning. I blacked it out for today.
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Should I expect to lose all my plants? Or should I attempt to save them?
I was thinking of trying to soak them in excel.
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I never seemed to have an issue with my cycle - ammonia and nitrites always measure zero. But I suppose this could have been an issue for a while as I have always been using baking soda as a buffer. What side effects could I expect with inconsistent ph, and how does algae scone into play with it?
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Do I need to replace the crushed coral after a time to ensure its potency/effectiveness? I assume I should I expect my evening ph to be closer to morning ph after adding it-Right?
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