Wmc2009
Aquarium Advice Freak
I'm starting to notice a lot of patches growing out of control in my 30 gallon since I updated my lighting to a coral life high output t5 w/ one 10000k daylight & one actinic bluelight bulb. I have a rubber lip pleco, but he's not really touching the patches and they're growing faster now. It's covering parts of my filter, gravel, leaves of my live plants, and other decor. I test my water every other day and nothing is wrong there. Sunlight really shouldn't be an issue either because I keep the curtains closed. I fertilize once a week with API leaf zone after pwc and my gravel has first layer pure laterite mixed in with it. I also add stress coat and stress Zyme as directed after my weekly water change. Is there something I'm doing that's causing the patches to grow more rapidly? Is the upgraded light the culprit? I am currently stocked with 1 rubberlip pleco ( must be on algae strike) 2 clown loaches ( YES I KNOW THEY WILL OUTGROW THIS TANK ITS JUST TEMPORARY) and A pair of German Blue Rams. I'm posting a few pics of the patches in hopes that someone can give me some HELPFUL advice.