callmephathead
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Can anyone tell me what algae this is? it's brown and i could rub some off another plant but not completely...
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This is not true at all. There is no relationship between high PO4 and diatomic algae. This is a false correlation. As a matter of fact, the OP can benefit by adding more PO4 and more flow. It's unclear whether this is a CO2 enriched tank or not. Also, lighting levels have not been specified.Viv said:...check your phosphate levels as high levels can encourage it.
ceg4048 said:This is not true at all. There is no relationship between high PO4 and diatomic algae. This is a false correlation. As a matter of fact, the OP can benefit by adding more PO4 and more flow. It's unclear whether this is a CO2 enriched tank or not. Also, lighting levels have not been specified.Viv said:...check your phosphate levels as high levels can encourage it.
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ceg4048 said:Viv,
Any analysis of algal blooms absolutely must start with a description of the lighting levels in the tank, then the flow strength and distribution methods, as well as the CO2 injection technique if any. These are the primary causal factors. Also, are you certain that you are suffering diatomic algae and not GSA for example? Hobbyists who restrict PO4 often incur GSA. Contrary to popular belief, one of the worst things you can do in a planted tank, especially in a CO2 enriched tank, is to restrict PO4. It's suicidal. Phosphorous is the third most important element for plants. Only Carbon and Nitrogen are more important.
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ceg4048 said:Yeah, with thousands of posts it's really hard to remember who has what and did what when. That's why it's important to either provide links or direct info such as photos of the overall tank configuration as well as of close-ups and so forth, even at the risk of being repetitive or redundant. If the lighting specs is as you recall, then I would immediately suggest that the OP shut down two bulbs if he is presently using all four. That will help, regardless of other specs. Need to see how flow is distributed, flow rates, fert brand, dosing scheduled etc. etc. etc...
Try having algae when there was no internet, and people had to talk about it over long distance phone calls or by using snail mail via stamped, self-addressed envelopes. Some people even went to the library to troll through volumes and volumes of Encyclopedia Britannica. You have no idea about frustration. I don't think it's asking a lot to provide more data via tapping a few more keys on a keyboard. 5 extra minutes, tops.
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