Dec 13 2011, 12:34 PM
QUOTE(surfsmurf @ Dec 13 2011, 12:03 PM)
my co2 indicator is green yellowish
in the morning the green is darker
so i increase my co2 up to point b4 my fish pengsan ?
dun think it's dirty filter coz i juz dump in a new 2213 last week
i did not rinse the media too...so far ok no cloudy water as someone experienced
ooouuu.. no la.. dun kill ur fish in the morning the green is darker
so i increase my co2 up to point b4 my fish pengsan ?
dun think it's dirty filter coz i juz dump in a new 2213 last week
i did not rinse the media too...so far ok no cloudy water as someone experienced
usually co2 will be the main factor for algae attack, after u check ur co2, u have to slowly find out other factors
after google....
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There are many causes and reasons cited for the presence and spread of this algae in the tank, and I would not like to go into the details of these causes. I would just like to mention here that nutrient imbalance and improper ( excess ) lighting are the main cause of this algae .
http://fishyaquaria.wordpress.com/2010/05/...rush-algae-bba/
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Treatment:
Oxygen: Can be successfully treated with a syringe of hydrogen peroxide. Overdosing peroxide will harm/kill your fish so I recommend no more than 1 ml of peroxide per 5 gallon. It works well but can’t be considered as an efficient treatment.
Co2: It’s been noticed that red algae are especially troubling in waters with plentiful CO2. Increase levels slowly to 30ppm will help lot. Try to keep Co2 levels as stable as possible.
Overdosing Flourish Excel can be used as an alternative to CO2.
Fish: Few fish will eat red algae. Siamese Algae Eaters and the American Flag Fish are known to eat it. Please let me know if you know other fish that eats Black Brush Algae.
Nutrients: In planted aquarium, the best way to eliminate Black Brush Algae is to let the plants out-compete the algae for the nutrients. Balanced nutrient levels, stable Co2 and enough light for plants growth are a must.
In non planted aquarium, regular water changes will help reducing nutrient levels
Oxygen: Can be successfully treated with a syringe of hydrogen peroxide. Overdosing peroxide will harm/kill your fish so I recommend no more than 1 ml of peroxide per 5 gallon. It works well but can’t be considered as an efficient treatment.
Co2: It’s been noticed that red algae are especially troubling in waters with plentiful CO2. Increase levels slowly to 30ppm will help lot. Try to keep Co2 levels as stable as possible.
Overdosing Flourish Excel can be used as an alternative to CO2.
Fish: Few fish will eat red algae. Siamese Algae Eaters and the American Flag Fish are known to eat it. Please let me know if you know other fish that eats Black Brush Algae.
Nutrients: In planted aquarium, the best way to eliminate Black Brush Algae is to let the plants out-compete the algae for the nutrients. Balanced nutrient levels, stable Co2 and enough light for plants growth are a must.
In non planted aquarium, regular water changes will help reducing nutrient levels
http://www.aquariumslife.com/algae-control/brushalga/
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