Fishyfanatic
Aquarium Advice Addict
I just got the phosphate test kit today from Big Al's. I tested the 10 gal planted tank (where the plants aren't lookin too good) and the phosphate was reading at 1.0. The plants have been in there for about 2 or 3 weeks. Is it time to add the phosphate removing media or is that level ok?
Out of curiousity I tested the 29 gal tank because lately we've been having a LARGE amount of green algae all over the decor. The ship is now almost solid green. It is reading 5.0! 8O Is this normal? The instruction booklet says that ideally the level should be zero but that it accumulates in an established tank. The 29 is very established. Should I try and lower this level? The algae bloom has built up in about the past month and is now out of control. The lights really don't have that good of a schedule. Since I'm not here during the week, I am not here to turn them on and James always seems to forget. I have a spare timer that I am going to use on my 55 gal planted tank. Is the light the issue here or is it something bigger than that? I do 20% water changes once a week.
Also, I setup the timer for the 10 gal tank to come on at 8 AM, then off at noon until 1:30 then back on until 8 PM. Someone had suggested to give a break during the day of about an hour to an hour and a half for lighting. I believe it was either Tank Girl or An t-iasg (sorry if I butchered your name, I can't ever remember how to spell it) The plants aren't looking that great. Should I be adding something to the tank to help them along? They already have the tabs, but should I be adding some of the liquid chemicals?
Out of curiousity I tested the 29 gal tank because lately we've been having a LARGE amount of green algae all over the decor. The ship is now almost solid green. It is reading 5.0! 8O Is this normal? The instruction booklet says that ideally the level should be zero but that it accumulates in an established tank. The 29 is very established. Should I try and lower this level? The algae bloom has built up in about the past month and is now out of control. The lights really don't have that good of a schedule. Since I'm not here during the week, I am not here to turn them on and James always seems to forget. I have a spare timer that I am going to use on my 55 gal planted tank. Is the light the issue here or is it something bigger than that? I do 20% water changes once a week.
Also, I setup the timer for the 10 gal tank to come on at 8 AM, then off at noon until 1:30 then back on until 8 PM. Someone had suggested to give a break during the day of about an hour to an hour and a half for lighting. I believe it was either Tank Girl or An t-iasg (sorry if I butchered your name, I can't ever remember how to spell it) The plants aren't looking that great. Should I be adding something to the tank to help them along? They already have the tabs, but should I be adding some of the liquid chemicals?