OH NOOOO! bad news. The algae has become really stringy now! It hasnt spread much, but is still there. It is now hanging in long strings. What do i do now? Go ahead with diy Co2 and new bulb? Or continue the blackout?
Gboy66 said:OH NOOOO! bad news. The algae has become really stringy now! It hasnt spread much, but is still there. It is now hanging in long strings. What do i do now? Go ahead with diy Co2 and new bulb? Or continue the blackout?
Austin.b said:I though you got a new bulb already >.< here.
1) replace your bulb with a lower watt bulb.
2) start up your DIY CO2
3) maybe try excel spot dosing
CorallineAlgae said:It's probably dying. Sometimes when algae dies it breaks down and gets gooey or stringy. At this point you can start to suck it out with a hose if it's soft enough. Is it getting soft or gummy?
Gboy66 said:I dont know..my hands are too big to fit through the wood and to the plants lol. So suck it out if i can?
Gboy66 said:Ok, the algae is kinda flakey? It falls of kinda easy. Should i continue the blackout?
Gboy66 said:I cant really suck it out.. Im going to do a few more blackout days
Gboy66 said:Hey, i need to buy a check valve but where can i get one?? Petco has nothing
CorallineAlgae said:I order my stuff online mostly. If you don't have a LPS then maybe try a petsmart or even walmart as a last ditch effort. Are you needing a certain type of valve?
Gboy66 said:Nope just a regular check valve!
Austin.b said:Petco, petsmart, and most LFS's should have them in stock. If worst comes to worst just order one on amazon and sign up for amazon prime so you'll have it in 2 days
Gboy66 said:Haha i guess. My lfs has them, but theyre expensive (for a check), like 5 bucks.
CorallineAlgae said:O_O
Heart attack! Five bucks for a normal check valve is crazy.
Gboy66 said:I KNOW! haha..oh well. Ill have to wait then