Ben C
Member
Hi all,
I've never really had algae problems before but this is a new set up and I cannot work out what is causing this.
This is an 81l Signature. I have an Eheim Pro III giving me 10x turnover per hour (reduced media content), EI ferts and CO2 at around 30ppm. I don't have any livestock in the tank yet as it has only been set up for 3 weeks.
The filter is not *brand new*, but was used on a tank that I tore down due to being plagued by the same algae. I'm guessing some spores survived the tear-down, but what is this algae, what is causing it and what is the solution? It comes off easily by siphon or toothbrush.
Lighting is 2x 24W T5s on for 7hrs per day. De-chlorinated tap water, not RO (to which I don't have access).
Any advice would be gratefully received. The plants are growing *OK*, but starting to be smothered by this algae.
Many thanks all,
Ben
I've never really had algae problems before but this is a new set up and I cannot work out what is causing this.
This is an 81l Signature. I have an Eheim Pro III giving me 10x turnover per hour (reduced media content), EI ferts and CO2 at around 30ppm. I don't have any livestock in the tank yet as it has only been set up for 3 weeks.
The filter is not *brand new*, but was used on a tank that I tore down due to being plagued by the same algae. I'm guessing some spores survived the tear-down, but what is this algae, what is causing it and what is the solution? It comes off easily by siphon or toothbrush.
Lighting is 2x 24W T5s on for 7hrs per day. De-chlorinated tap water, not RO (to which I don't have access).
Any advice would be gratefully received. The plants are growing *OK*, but starting to be smothered by this algae.
Many thanks all,
Ben