Hi, I am setting up a new 36 gallon freshwater tank and am having some problems. I started it wtih some plants and and three cherry barbs. I have two 55 watt CF lights running.
The tank recently finished cycling, with zero ammonia and Nitrites, but I am also seeing zero Nitrates! Is this because the plants and algae are using it all?
I am also having an algae problem with long strings of algae growing on my plants like hair. It is not the darker, branching type. It looks more like fine nylon fibers.
How would you experts recommend I get this tank in line? I was thinking of stocking up with some more fish and cutting down on the light. Is this the right track?
Thanks for a any help.
The tank recently finished cycling, with zero ammonia and Nitrites, but I am also seeing zero Nitrates! Is this because the plants and algae are using it all?
I am also having an algae problem with long strings of algae growing on my plants like hair. It is not the darker, branching type. It looks more like fine nylon fibers.
How would you experts recommend I get this tank in line? I was thinking of stocking up with some more fish and cutting down on the light. Is this the right track?
Thanks for a any help.