Reply With QuoteNANA will have GSA due to its slow growth nature. No way to remove it unless u dose more of PO4, but will have other problem by solving this GSA issue. I suggest, just leave it if it is not too unsightly.
Is there any way to remove the greenspot algae from the leaves of mini nana? Will appreciate some help
NANA will have GSA due to its slow growth nature. No way to remove it unless u dose more of PO4, but will have other problem by solving this GSA issue. I suggest, just leave it if it is not too unsightly.
colin | The Wilderness and Forest | FTS
oic..it is in anyway due to poor water composition?
i've transferred them to a new tank with no dosing. low light but within 3wpg.
do you think yamato shrimps, saes or ottos will help?
yamaotes, sae, oto, won't help...
Zebra snails will do the job, but it'll take a very long time.
I usually cut those off.... and allow it to re-grow.
i dose plenty of PO4 for my anubias tank with 4x39watt
PO4..alright. will it do any help removing them from tank for a while to apply Excel on it? then putting it back in after 5 mins?
PO4 does not remove it. it does stop GSA growth.
i've never try using excel to remove. best to cut all affected leaves
Why don't you just cut away the leaves? This promotes growth too. Also, when you plant them, try to place them out of direct light. Maybe postition them under overhanging hardscape or at the base of larger plants.
Cheers,
Sean
i do cut them at first..but now almost every leaves has them..
Here are a few things you should do.
Do a water change, crank up the CO2 to about 30ppm and dose PO4 0.3-0.5ppm, improve current flow around affected areas.
Get some Neritina zebra snails, known to eat Green Spot Algae.
(I have not try it personally though)
...I love rubies too ...
Ken
Add 2-3ppm of PO4 is better since more doesn't hurt and prevents limitation better. Main thing is still the amount of CO2 with respect to the light intensity. High light, more CO2 demand and hence less room for error.
Regards,
Peter Gwee
Plant Physiology by Taiz and Zeiger
alright, will adjust and wait for changes. Thanks guys!
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Never had success at adding PO4 to reduce GSA. Perhaps I have too many fish.
I usually zap them with bleach. Works if you catch it early but if it's been there for a long time, nothing you can do about it except trim. Like gardening, an old leaf that's dying is irreversible. Trim it without feeling pity! You're actually doing the plant a favour. It stimulates growth.
You can if you dare to fail - Stan Chung
Most of us suggested trimming. Dont worry as this will promote growth.
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