Need help about Algae

[thebaldingaquarist]

I feel, (entirely my point of view), that since the e tennullus is spreading, there are 2 course of action.
One to prompt plant growth so that new plants and leaves grow better. Or
Two, to slow down or kill the algae growth.

I recommend One.

I feel if one can be done, two will ensue.

[milk_vanilla]

sounds BBA to me,

Common root cause, plenty of lights and low CO2, i trust you don't have flow issue by looking at your wave maker.

Either you stick with current light, with lot more of co2 and unlimited ferts whereby your tank will be running in highway mode, or removed 1 light like bro Urban suggest. And it should slow down, if still no help after few weeks then it justify your tank is totally lack of co2.

[milk_vanilla]

you should remove the bba manually,

it won't get off the bba without physicall intervention, it might just stopped them from further growing.

squirt with excel could help, or just cut the broken leaves if badly damages.

[Et66]

hi ET66,
are the e. tenullus turning red and algae is on the older leaves? If yes, bump up Co2 and reduce photo period. if you are on 8 hours, reduce to 7.
If the e.tenullus is not turning red (like in the photos) and the algae is on the new and old leaves, your nitrates could be on the high side.

How about the staurogyne? any algae on the leaves (those that are not brown)?

the staurogyne is newly planted or existing ones?

E Tenellus not turning RED but covered by black algae.
CO2 already high as indicator is yellow.
Removed one Lightset and reduced photo period from 8 to 7 hours.
Most of the Staurogyne are 2 months old and some are losing almost all their leaves. Some has black dots on their leaves.

[David]

Hi Et66...

Tennulus, Saggies and Vals are root feeders and not water column feeders which means they require base fertilizer to do well.

Did you remove the small pebbles of which I told you is not good for Tennelus? It seems like the pebbles are still there if not more than the first time I saw you pictures. Tennellus needs clear open spaces for then to carpet and grow.

Your BBA is focused at the base? They are indicating to you where your problem lies.

Your pebbles are muck traps that will accumulate and if you don't siphon it out through fanning the bottom with your hands, and coupled with poor water circulation it becomes conducive for BBA.

Water circulation doesn't only mean bring nutrients to the plant. It also removes NO3 and P away.

[Et66]

Hi David,
I have been removing some pebbles every week during water change by sucking some out. Will try to remove more when time permits. I did fan up the dirt and siphon it out during water change.
Will check out base fertilizers on next LFS visit.
Thanks.

[Et66]

you should remove the bba manually,

it won't get off the bba without physicall intervention, it might just stopped them from further growing.

squirt with excel could help, or just cut the broken leaves if badly damages.

I have been dosing excel on alternate days.
Already trimmed the affected plants short thus removing most of the BBA.

[Urban Aquaria]

I have been dosing excel on alternate days.
Already trimmed the affected plants short thus removing most of the BBA.

Try dosing Excel daily... Excel has an effective lifespan of only around 24 hours once dosed into a tank, so if dosed on alternate days there'll be gaps in its availability and it'll tend to be less effective in helping to control algae.

[David]

Hi Et66...are you telling me you have no form of base fertilizer?

[Et66]

Hi Et66...are you telling me you have no form of base fertilizer?

Hi, I am afraid that is correct. Only the 3 types of Borneowild bacteria/boost/balance under the Borneowild plant soil.
The other fertilizers I am using are all liquid type.
Can you recommend anything?
Thanks.

[David]

Is it not BorneoWild plant soil a base fert?

[Et66]

Is it not BorneoWild plant soil a base fert?

I thought you were referring to those type of fertilizers that are inserted into the substrate.

[David]

Is this soil like the ADA type whereby the instruction is to do large water change over a period of time due to NH?

[Et66]

Sorry I do not know the characteristic of the soil.
No special instruction from the person who recommended this soil . (Green Chapter)
I just do 20% water change weekly.

[ConcaveLiNkiN]

Sorry I do not know the characteristic of the soil.
No special instruction from the person who recommended this soil . (Green Chapter)
I just do 20% water change weekly.

Let's take it is somewhat similar to ADA's Amazonia. You might need to do at least a 50% weekly water change for at a month in order to rid the NH that leech from the soil. Anyway, more water change is nothing harmful to the plants and fishes.

Seniors, please do correct me if I am wrong.


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[milk_vanilla]

I used to have half water change every other day during first month with amazonia 2.

There's no real theory of how frequent and the amount of water just do with your own convenience. Small tank size maybe it's fast, big tank hmmm take more effort to do it in frequent.

Water change is bring refreshment to your flora and fauna as it main purpose


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