Hi.
My 6' tank is generally doing quite well. Plants are growing, algae is, in general, manageable. A little bit more tweaking and I will hopefully have it spot on.
Of all my plants though, Vallisneria seems to be a real pain with BBA. Although I use sharp scissors to trim it, I frequently find tufts of BBA forming at the cut line. I'm guessing this is because the plant is releasing some ammonia stimulating BBA at this point?
Also, being straight up and down, I suspect the leaves inhibit good water flow?
I have tried in the past bleach dipping vallis but it melted (other plants were ok).
Should I just toss this stuff out and try a different plant....or is there a way I can dramatically improve things?
Appreciate any thoughts.
Scott.
My 6' tank is generally doing quite well. Plants are growing, algae is, in general, manageable. A little bit more tweaking and I will hopefully have it spot on.
Of all my plants though, Vallisneria seems to be a real pain with BBA. Although I use sharp scissors to trim it, I frequently find tufts of BBA forming at the cut line. I'm guessing this is because the plant is releasing some ammonia stimulating BBA at this point?
Also, being straight up and down, I suspect the leaves inhibit good water flow?
I have tried in the past bleach dipping vallis but it melted (other plants were ok).
Should I just toss this stuff out and try a different plant....or is there a way I can dramatically improve things?
Appreciate any thoughts.
Scott.