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  1. REDSTEVEO

    Algae affecting plants

    Sorry for the late reply to your post. What you have done is a big step in the right direction. But one thing I did pick up on in one of your earlier posts, is that you are relying on the Juwel Internal filter. Just my humble opinion, but that is contributing to all your problems. Every Juwel...
  2. REDSTEVEO

    What is this?

    @bhavik are you listening to the advice being given at all. I just had another look at one of you photographs. You really do have a strange collection of fish in one tank, and some of those really don't belong in a tank with Discus at all. So your problem really is not with algae on your...
  3. REDSTEVEO

    What is this?

    Hello? Hi Mell, It would appear that you are correct. A combination of factors that all contribute to the current problems. @bhavik looking at the pictures I can see the fish you have got in that tank, see photograph attached. What I can also see are the remnants of beef heart lying around...
  4. REDSTEVEO

    What is this?

    Hello?
  5. REDSTEVEO

    What is this?

    There are obviously some serious issues with the parameters of your water. Those plants are beyond recovery and should be uprooted and thrown in the bin. There are no treatments that will fix those problems without addressing the issues with your water. Looks like you have got Severums or...
  6. REDSTEVEO

    Algae affecting plants

    Excellent advice for everyone, and probably the best route for @kellyboy47 to go down.
  7. REDSTEVEO

    Algae affecting plants

    Good Morning @kellyboy47 Have a read of this journal for some inspiration. One of the best journals I ever read. One day when I stop keeping Discus fish it is my ambition to try this. https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/going-dutch-by-the-book-tank-sponsored-by-tropica.38154/page-3
  8. REDSTEVEO

    Algae affecting plants

    Which is exactly what I was thinking, well done for suggesting such a brilliant simple solution to fix what is essentially an easy problem to fix. I have done exactly this several times in the past using two large water butt type barrels. Even kept the fish in there over two days. I would...
  9. REDSTEVEO

    Algae affecting plants

    You asked for advice and some help. You posted the thread on Sunday. Nobody even replied, you thought you had broken the forum rules, which you hadn't. I replied on Thursday, since then others have offered advice. You got the truth. Sometimes the truth hurts. Learn from it and move on.
  10. REDSTEVEO

    Algae affecting plants

    If you look closely at the photographs of that substrate it looks a bit like the shiny black stuff popular with fancy goldfish tanks. You know the ones you see with treasure chests, sunken ships and skulls etc. It has even got the multi coloured sprinkles as well. So my real point is, that it is...
  11. REDSTEVEO

    Algae affecting plants

    The substrate is too large, basically allowing lots of fish waste etc to build, up. Hence the 250ppm Niyraye levels.
  12. REDSTEVEO

    Algae affecting plants

    Hi @kellyboy47 yes I was near the mark, if you took offence to that I apologise. But it was you that mentioned your misses complaining not me. 😬😉 Your lighting period is actually 13.5 hours, from 9am in the morning till 10.30pm at night. You have got lights on regardless of the intensity. Low...
  13. REDSTEVEO

    Algae affecting plants

    On and then off. Five hours, you pick the period. Tell your concerned other half that you will be using the 50% E.I. Enriched water to water her plants in the house and garden. Job done.
  14. REDSTEVEO

    Algae affecting plants

    You Sir, I am afraid to say are up s#¥t Street without a paddle if you'll excuse my French. A 14.5 hour lighting period, full E.I. Dosing, no injected CO2, and only 40 litre water change from a 180 litre tank once a week. You have answered your own question with the information you have...
  15. REDSTEVEO

    Algae affecting plants

    Hi, we have all been there at sometime. My tank has been established for a long time but up to now, without plants. Only recently have I reintroduced plants and am having similar problems. So even though I have had success in the past I am re-learning all over again. Trial and error and...
  16. REDSTEVEO

    Brown hair algae problem...

    Hi see my latest post and the one above it in the journal below. http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/the-full-monty-new-photos-one-week-after-going-completely-back-to-basics.33594/ I hope you get it sorted. Cheers, Steve.
  17. REDSTEVEO

    Sacrilege, I know :O

    Cheers Jordi, When you measure PAR at different levels or heights in the tank, I presume you do not do this in the water:) I may be able to borrow a PAR meter from my brother in law. If I have got 216 watts of light when both sets of lights are on 400 divided by 216 = 1.84 watts per litre, or...
  18. REDSTEVEO

    Sacrilege, I know :O

    Spoke to someone today who suggested I buy a 'Silicates' testing kit, ditch my HMA Filter and buy an RO Unit instead. The Silicates theme has been explored already on this forum and apparently completely debunked so I don't think there is much point in discussing it further, although I might...
  19. REDSTEVEO

    Sacrilege, I know :O

    Hi parotet, ardjuna, Thanks for the information in the two posts above. I couldn't agree more with any of your comments about flow, water movement. surface agitation etc and pearling, photosynthesis in heavily planted tanks providing oxygen. My problem is that despite all that I still got the...
  20. REDSTEVEO

    Sacrilege, I know :O

    Yeah you are probably right about the fire hazard with pressurised O2. Still at least if there was a fire you could use your DIY FE filled with Co2 to put it out:lol::lol: I am not even sure an air pump would have the oomph to push O2 through an acryllic diffuser, especially when they get a bit...
  21. REDSTEVEO

    Sacrilege, I know :O

    Hi Guys, Sorry to jump in on this thread, very interesting read by the way, I have a question. It is mentioned here that O2 has just an important part to play as Co2 in combating algae. If that is the case why aren't we injecting O2 in the same way that we inject Co2? Or are we? Is that...
  22. REDSTEVEO

    Brown hair algae problem...

    No problem James, that is what the forum is all about;) Don't forget to crank up the Co2! Cheers, Steve.
  23. REDSTEVEO

    Brown hair algae problem...

    Hi JRPW, Oh Brother I feel your pain, trust me I really do. That brown algae (diatomous algae)on your Eleocharis hairgrass is a real pain to get rid of. I've tried brushing it off, siphoning it out, trimmimg, and the next day it is back just as bad as ever. See my thread about 'Is UV any good...
  24. REDSTEVEO

    Internal UV Filter Some Benefits - Jury is still Out!!

    I have posted this in my Full Monty Journal, but I thought I better update everyone watching this thread. Well today I bit the bullet and removed most if not all the Eleocharis from the tank. A fair few bits of substrate support came out with it. I pruned the Monte Carlos to within an inch of...
  25. REDSTEVEO

    Internal UV Filter Some Benefits - Jury is still Out!!

    Thanks X3Nith that explains the technology just fine. How do you find it with all that pipe work coiled up? I would like to fit a set of Eheim connectors in the pipeline from my filters to make them easier to remove for maintenance but there isn't enough pipework to slot them in. Bit of a pain...
  26. REDSTEVEO

    Internal UV Filter Some Benefits - Jury is still Out!!

    Hi X3NiTH a drop to PH 5.60 is lower than I have ever had my PH are your fish wearing some kind of protective suit against acid burn and oxygen masks?:) The kit on display you have there looks pretty impressive but I am not entirely sure what it all is:wideyed: That thing in the second picture...
  27. REDSTEVEO

    Internal UV Filter Some Benefits - Jury is still Out!!

    Hi Ian, That is the conundrum I am faced with, its like catch 22, the algae is coming from poor health or dying plants and it is the algae that is causing the plants to suffer from poor health causing them to die. Its like a viscious circle. The plants went in brand new and healthy, obviously...
  28. REDSTEVEO

    Internal UV Filter Some Benefits - Jury is still Out!!

    The UV Internal Filter just arrived in the post. Now I just need to know...'To UV or not to UV' that is the question? Steve.
  29. REDSTEVEO

    Internal UV Filter Some Benefits - Jury is still Out!!

    Thanks dw1305, I have got most of these chemicals, just ordered those I haven't from Fuidsensor Online;) With all the help I am getting here surely the diatomous algae's days are numbered. Steve
  30. REDSTEVEO

    Internal UV Filter Some Benefits - Jury is still Out!!

    Hi Edvet, I am slightly confused, when you say a drop of over two full points, I am taking that as a drop for example of from PH 7.0 down to under PH 5.0. Have I understood that right? I have just changed the fluids in both drop checkers last night using 3 drops of the JBL Co2 reagent and 4dkh...
  31. REDSTEVEO

    Internal UV Filter Some Benefits - Jury is still Out!!

    Yes it is that Sera Mineral Salt exactly. Maybe the mountain rock is buffering it slightly. When I was up at Steve Punchards place in Clitheroe I noticed he had a large tub of some white powder on a shelf. I asked him what it was and he told me it was pure Bicarbonate of Soda which he uses to...
  32. REDSTEVEO

    Internal UV Filter Some Benefits - Jury is still Out!!

    Back on page 4 of my 'Full Monty' Journal Clive posted the above when he saw how much filter media was going in to the filters. I am beginning to think he was right after all! So next week I will be reducing it by half and adding pure Siporax to the filters instead of that horrible plastic...
  33. REDSTEVEO

    Internal UV Filter Some Benefits - Jury is still Out!!

    Thanks X3NiTH for your contribution to this discussion. I definitely think I need something to buffer up the GH and the KH in the tank, I have been adding some SERA Mineral salts that I used to add to RO water when I used RO before so that is what is probably buffering the KH to 1. The Nerites...
  34. REDSTEVEO

    Internal UV Filter Some Benefits - Jury is still Out!!

    Here are some actual photographs of what it looks like right now in my tank:arghh: Photo quality not brilliant, my son got his camera back! The slimy stuff is in the middle of the Monte Carlos. This is the worst, the Staurgyrene is suffering like mad. The Eleocharis seems to trap...
  35. REDSTEVEO

    Internal UV Filter Some Benefits - Jury is still Out!!

    Just read some interesting stuff in this forum. http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/algae/31619-ok-smart-people-kill-my-brown-4.htmlMy The question is asked, are we plant growers or algae warriors? Steve
  36. REDSTEVEO

    Internal UV Filter Some Benefits - Jury is still Out!!

    Hi all, Well I seem to have set the cat amongst the pigeons here, but I think the debate is healthy and interesting, and pretty informative even though there are differing opinions. After reading all the posts I am still weighing it up, or at least I was! I have ordered the UV 9 watt internal...
  37. REDSTEVEO

    Internal UV Filter Some Benefits - Jury is still Out!!

    Hi Edvet, I have two types, one is a JBL reagent which I can add water at 4dkh from a shop bought bottle. The other type of reagent is a pre mixed solution from Aqua Essentials which you just add straight in to the drop checker. Currently I am using the JBL reagent in both drop checkers. Why do...
  38. REDSTEVEO

    Internal UV Filter Some Benefits - Jury is still Out!!

    Well that got a bigger response than I was expectingo_O This is not the easy to clean or wipe off brown algae that we get inside filter pipes otherwise I wouldn't have a problem with it. This diatoms or diatomous stuff that seems to cling to the eleocharis grass and is a pain to get off. You...
  39. REDSTEVEO

    Internal UV Filter Some Benefits - Jury is still Out!!

    Hi all, Just a quickie question. Has anyone used or had any experience with an internal UV filter such as the one below? Does anyone think it could be good for eradicating diatomous algae - brown algae...
  40. REDSTEVEO

    Causes and removal of Diatomous Algae - Brown Algae

    Hello All, Just to add to the general confusion over the cause and removal of Brown or Diatomous algae, as I am still having some issues i looked and found this link below. It goes on about silicates again being the cause. I know Clive has blown this theory away on previous threads, (which I am...
  41. REDSTEVEO

    first post hi all.but its about algae..

    I know its early and most people agree to keep lighting down during the early stages, but I suspect your aerosol method of dosing CO2 was not compatible with the amount of light or the length of time you had it on for. So loads of light, not enough CO2 = algae. By you cutting down the photo...
  42. REDSTEVEO

    GDA on back wall of tank

    On a more positive note :idea: now that you realise you don't need all three of those 1000 ND Grobeam Tiles maybe you might have one spare for sale? :D Good luck with the GDA if there is a way to sort it you will find it on here! Cheers, Steve
  43. REDSTEVEO

    Why can't I stop getting blooming hair algae!!

    Hi Mate, I have a distinct feeling that you might be getting a reply from Clive anytime soon. If he sees this he is bound to help. 8) However my take on it is as follows: 1. Looking at the video footage it appears you do have a high level of water movement at the surface. As far as I am...
  44. REDSTEVEO

    Bloody hair algae again!

    Ady, You mentioned that the sword is in the line of fire from your filter. I read something about algae building up on the surface of things wherever there is direct water movement or flow over the surface. Thats why some people get algae growing in one particular spot on the glass if it is in...
  45. REDSTEVEO

    Algae problem - unsure why

    Hi any ideas on what type of algae? Hair, Staghorn etc is it just on the plants or have you got it on the gravel as well? Can you post some photos of the algae for us? Also how many fish have you got in the tank, size type quantity and feeding regime, also how old are the 25 watt T8 tubes? A...
  46. REDSTEVEO

    Overdosed Flourish Excel - Nightmare!!

    Re: Overdosed Flourish Excel - Nightmare!! Photo's added Thanks everyone for the words of condolence. Just in case words are not enough here are the photographs of the damage caused. Remember this was my fault, not a fault with the product. :oops: To see how the tank was looking before I...
  47. REDSTEVEO

    Overdosed Flourish Excel - Nightmare!!

    Hi, it is difficult to say how much was dosed using the spray bottle but I would guess about 10 -20 mls (undiluted straight onto the plants :jawdrop ) I then filled the tank back up before adding the recommended dosage as per the instructions on the bottle, which if I remember correctly was 5mls...
  48. REDSTEVEO

    Overdosed Flourish Excel - Nightmare!!

    Cheers Tom, tough lesson indeed!! Patience was never one of my strong points especially in the face of adversity, i.e. algae something I detest. I should have added the stuff with a lot more respect for what it could do, I took the more is better approach and look what happened. Bolbitus and...
  49. REDSTEVEO

    Overdosed Flourish Excel - Nightmare!!

    Hi Guys, Thanks for the sympathy votes, it gets worse. I came down this morning and the water looked all milky and smelled a bit funny and all but two fish were still alive. :( Another 50% water change, no fish left in tank now. I am just going to have to wait and see how it develops from...
  50. REDSTEVEO

    Overdosed Flourish Excel - Nightmare!!

    Wild Cardinals, 99 pence, Paws for Thought, I'll have a look at that. Are they mail order though? I've never bought live fish by post. How does it work? Steve.
  51. REDSTEVEO

    Overdosed Flourish Excel - Nightmare!!

    My journal 'A Shady Glen' tells the story of the setup so I won't go into that. Needless to say I have started the usual battle with staghorn hair algae. Having read all there was to read about algae on this forum I went for the Flourish Excel treatment. I ordered it off the web and it came...
  52. REDSTEVEO

    Flourish Excel v Easycarbo?

    Apologies to all, have a look at this thread: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1837#p19146 It just goes to show that if it aint on the UKAPS site it aint worth knowing :thumbup: Easycarbo it is then next time around. :P Steve
  53. REDSTEVEO

    Flourish Excel v Easycarbo?

    Hi, and thanks :? :( Doh!!I went for the Seachem Flourish Excel, never mind let's see what the results are. Where did you find the info on strengths? Cheers.
  54. REDSTEVEO

    Flourish Excel v Easycarbo?

    Thanks, I did have a look at both products on various websites but basically just read the same spiel on each one. I Googled them both and got similar results. I did not find any information on the chemical makeup or strength of the ingredients. In the end I went on instinct based on the number...
  55. REDSTEVEO

    Flourish Excel v Easycarbo?

    Hi, Does anybody know the differences between Seachem Floursih Excel and Easy Life Easy Carbo and which has the best effect on Staghorn Algae? Can you use both as a double pronged attack on staghorn algae? Tank has been set up six weeks (see journals 'A Shady Glen for planting Tank Trigon...
  56. REDSTEVEO

    'Fallen Wilderness' One week post 'Blackout' latest pictures

    Hi, I think it is probably worth a shot. I think it will work for any algae except for maybe the dreaded brush algae or some of the more persistent hair algae. When I did mine I totally blacked it out on the Friday evening and did not remove the blackout until Monday night. Cheers.. Steve.
  57. REDSTEVEO

    'Fallen Wilderness' One week post 'Blackout' latest pictures

    Sorry mate, :( it was me, I felt so guilty about it so I went back on found out for myself how to do it. Its not as complicated as I thought. Thanks.
  58. REDSTEVEO

    'Fallen Wilderness' One week post 'Blackout' latest pictures

    Thanks Clive, Apologies mate, I think I made the mistake of not posting the original thread in the Algae forum, I put it in the Planted Tank Gallery, which considering the theme of the thread was Blue Green Algae, I thought it was better to re-post it in the Algae forum. I just wasn't sure on...
  59. REDSTEVEO

    'Fallen Wilderness' One week post 'Blackout' latest pictures

    Well it has been one week to the day since I removed the 'Blackout' as part of my measure to get rid of the dreaded Blue Green Algae and.......I have to say that.......so far I am impressed, however...... For all the purist's out there I am sorry to say that so far in the whole week I have not...
  60. REDSTEVEO

    Help - Algae Outbreak!

    ROWAPHOS :evil: Not that old chestnut!! Ditch it and do as Clive says. Don't worry he is not half as scary as his picture. :D Steve.
  61. REDSTEVEO

    Following the guide lines, yet algae persists and grows.

    Hi there, I am not going to disagree with anything that anyone else has said in reply to your initial post because they all know what they are talking about. :wink: My take on this problem is it lies with your filtration. You say that you have an internal filter? Is this stuck in i.e...
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