My large tank (350ltr) has now been set up for over 2 months. I have been doing one 50% water change at least once a week and 20% changes every few days with a rinse of filter material (in treated water (as in aquasafed)) at the same time and the Diatoms are getting worse! I know I know.. be patient... BUUUTT?? any advice? Is the rinsing of the filter medium not helping? its a light rinse to remove solids basically. NOT a scrub or anything like it.
Lighting is 6 tube t5 but only running 2 of the tubes.
NOT adding ferts. plant growth is superb.. fish are verrrr happy.
Co2 FE - in tank Co2 is a bob-on green.
I guess patience is the key?
I had a green water bloom a couple of weeks ago and put some willow whips in (i like the look too which is a bonus) and it sorted it within 2 days and they are leafing out quite nicely...
any ideas etc would be appreciated.
Lighting is 6 tube t5 but only running 2 of the tubes.
NOT adding ferts. plant growth is superb.. fish are verrrr happy.
Co2 FE - in tank Co2 is a bob-on green.
I guess patience is the key?
I had a green water bloom a couple of weeks ago and put some willow whips in (i like the look too which is a bonus) and it sorted it within 2 days and they are leafing out quite nicely...
any ideas etc would be appreciated.