I have a 60 gallon Discus tank that I have had setup for almost 1 year now. I am using pressurized CO2 using both mist and reactor. I have (2) filters, one used for the CO2 reactor. I have 150 watts of PC lighting on for 9 hours a day. CO2 comes on 1.5 hours before the lights turn on and CO2 turns off 1 hour before lights turn off.
I have a drop checker with 4DH solution. It always seems to be green. Day or night.
The problem I am having is BBA popping up. Mostly on the anubius, some small spots on some crypts, and driftwood. I also notice I get very little pearling by the end of the day. I have cranked up the CO2 to the point it affects the discus and then backed off.
For circulation I have the (2) filter 2215 and 2217 plus a Maxi-Jet 400 powerhead.
For dosing, I am using ADA Green Brighty Step 2 (10ml per day) and Brighty K (10ml per day).
I have tried dosing Excel but haven't seen any results. Been doing it for a few weeks. Dosing as per instructions.
I do weekly 50% water changes.
Any ideas on what to try to get rid of the BBA? Should I be worried that I get very little pearling at the end of the day?
I have a drop checker with 4DH solution. It always seems to be green. Day or night.
The problem I am having is BBA popping up. Mostly on the anubius, some small spots on some crypts, and driftwood. I also notice I get very little pearling by the end of the day. I have cranked up the CO2 to the point it affects the discus and then backed off.
For circulation I have the (2) filter 2215 and 2217 plus a Maxi-Jet 400 powerhead.
For dosing, I am using ADA Green Brighty Step 2 (10ml per day) and Brighty K (10ml per day).
I have tried dosing Excel but haven't seen any results. Been doing it for a few weeks. Dosing as per instructions.
I do weekly 50% water changes.
Any ideas on what to try to get rid of the BBA? Should I be worried that I get very little pearling at the end of the day?