Hello all!
I have persistent algae issues, mostly GDA but some BBA as well. My plants grow well! C02 is stable at 45PPM or so, the tank is dosed with EI. Nitrate levels are not out of control, but DOC may be.
I did an experiment where I changed the water 50% 3 times per week, instead of 1, syphoning each time. I dosed KNO3 and PO4 to keep levels the same, and saw a dramatic decrease in Algae.
My fish load is through the roof. 75G tank:
About 40 guppies (They bread like crazy)
8 Cardnels
3 Plecos
4 Discus
15 assorted tetras
4 or 5 zebras
Is it possible my fish load is just too high to maintain an algae free tank with high light?
Would low light with lots of easy plants like Java Fern, anubius, and crypt help to address the issue?
Thank you,
Whiskey
I have persistent algae issues, mostly GDA but some BBA as well. My plants grow well! C02 is stable at 45PPM or so, the tank is dosed with EI. Nitrate levels are not out of control, but DOC may be.
I did an experiment where I changed the water 50% 3 times per week, instead of 1, syphoning each time. I dosed KNO3 and PO4 to keep levels the same, and saw a dramatic decrease in Algae.
My fish load is through the roof. 75G tank:
About 40 guppies (They bread like crazy)
8 Cardnels
3 Plecos
4 Discus
15 assorted tetras
4 or 5 zebras
Is it possible my fish load is just too high to maintain an algae free tank with high light?
Would low light with lots of easy plants like Java Fern, anubius, and crypt help to address the issue?
Thank you,
Whiskey