wildroseofky
Aquarium Advice Addict
I am having a hair algae problem in my main tank. I tested the phosphate level like it was suggested I do and it is .5. How do I lower this? I tried the peroxide treatment and it helped a little for a few days but then it came back. Right now it is all around the edge of my plant leaves and in my moss. I am running my lights for 8 hours a day broken up into two 4 hour periods. I have been doing 6 hours for many weeks but my plants were starting to get a little leggy and it really didn't help the algae. I have three 26 watt spiral CFL bulbs in metal clamp lights mounted 2-3 inches above water line. DIY CO2 remixed every 10 days or so. I am currently using Flourish Comprehensive and Tetra FloraPride liquid ferts. I have ordered the dry ferts recommended by RiverCats but they haven't come in yet.
Here are my water tests as of last night.
PH 7.2
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 10
KH 89.5
GH 161.1
Phosphate .5
Any help would be appreciated.
Here are my water tests as of last night.
PH 7.2
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 10
KH 89.5
GH 161.1
Phosphate .5
Any help would be appreciated.