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    What type of algae is this? Please help a noob :-)

    So it seems most of the problems was due to a new tank being cycled fishless. I have since added about 8 ottos, 6 amano shrimp and 2 plecos (phantom blue and peppermint) and they have taken care of most algae. The only ones thats seem to be creeping back now recently is the hair like ones from...
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    What type of algae is this? Please help a noob :-)

    This is why I love this forum, soooo much great info from the members! Thanks all for the advice, I have cut the lighting to 6 hours with no siesta and the CO2 now comes on 2 hours in advance and stop 30 minutes before shut off time. I have stopped adding the algaecite. I will be adding...
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    What type of algae is this? Please help a noob :-)

    Hi, I have started a new planted aquarium and I am starting to see a lot of algae. Tank specifications - Maidenhead AquaTropic 80 - 110 Liters, 80cm x 45cm x 36cm Lighting - 2x 18w T8 - 8 hours on (Have a little siesta of about 2 hours, if I remember correctly) CO2 - 2kg Fire extinguisher with...
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    Longer photoperiod

    Algae also photosynthesises.
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    Here I am again!

    I am no expert on algae but I would test the water (especially the tap water). I started getting overrun by black beard and green algae and discovered that my tap water is really high in phosphates. Also what is your lighting period like? (I cut mine down to 6 hours while combatting it) Armano...
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