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bba algae

  1. N

    BBA Outbreak in CO2 Injected Tank

    1. 800 liters (180x80x55) + 250l sump. 2. 1.6 yeaars 3. 6500 l/h + maxspect xf330 on 60% during photoperiod. Multiple sponges, seachem matrix, biohome 4. 2 x aquatlatins 1500, 1x dennerle trocal led 160, all on 100% during photoperiod 5. Old aquasoil + fine gravel 6. Starts 2 hours before...
  2. PaulLB

    Is this BBA and what should I do?

    Past week seen appearance of this algae for first time. Is it BBA? If so what should I do? Tank is 45L heavily planted after recent (1m) strip down. Light is for 8 hrs a day with Chihiros WRGB 2 with 2 hr ramp up and ramp down. Tank has Co2 injection and drop checker is green. Stock is 6x...
  3. N

    BBA Help

    1. 800 liters 180smx80smx55sm 2. 6 months 3. Sump; 1 chamber multiple multiple sponges, 2-3 chambers seachem matrix and biohome (total 35kg). seachem purigen. 4. WRGB. 14:00-22:00 (W:80%, B:80%, R:80%, G:50%) 22:00-23:00 (WBR:15%) 5. ADA Amazonia V2 and fine gravel 6. Installed 2 weeks ago...
  4. Cactusface

    BBA and low light!

    Hi, For the last 2 years or so I have been fighting a battle with BBA! I've tried bleach and H202 to no avail. Yesterday I tried again, soaked my rocks in a bleach-water mix, pulled my plants to bits, getting rid of all those ugly black leaves, cleaned the filter, etc. Gave up on Co2, but...
  5. G

    What algae is this?

    Hello everyone, I am new to the forum, but a long time lurker. I recently got bitten by the aquarium bug and have been so happy starting out with this hobby. Throughout my 3-4 months in the hobby I've encountered a few problems on the way, but nothing too serious. Currently, I have a small...
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