calfishguy
Aquarium Advice Addict
My 29 gallon planted tank has basically been a giant nightmare since I set it up back in august of 2012. I have been battling horrible diatoms and nutrient deficiencies. I "think" I have my deficiencies under control and my plants seem to be growing quite well IMO. However the diatoms, on the other hand, seem to be getting better then worse and so on. Basically I have been on a diatom roller-coaster for the past 11 months and am pretty tired of it. I Dose all the flourish ferts and they seem to be working well so far. My stock is two angels that are about 2-3 inches long and 2 years old as well as an albino bn pleco. My lights are on for 8 hours a day. My fixture is a dual t5 no 6700K. I don't really know what to do next I've tried many large pwcs. Less light, more light, more ferts, less ferts, not overfeeding cleaning all the diatoms off, waiting them out, I simply don't know where to turn. I am considering ripping them out and doing a hardscape, or trying something else.
I'm also losing interest since cleaning a diatom filled tank is really not pleasant and looking at one isn't either.
Any and all suggestions welcome.
Thanks guys!
I'm also losing interest since cleaning a diatom filled tank is really not pleasant and looking at one isn't either.
Any and all suggestions welcome.
Thanks guys!