Nightmare Algae/Incubo alghe!

[max73]

Dal momento che il serbatoio è in ciclo e hai già problemi di alghe, potresti anche provare ad essere pronto per alcuni cambi d'acqua extra.

Oppure puoi lasciare il substrato da qualche altra parte all'interno dell'acqua, lasciarlo maturare un po' e rilasciare il picco iniziale di ammoniaca prima di aggiungerlo al serbatoio.


Non sono sicuro a chi stai rispondendo, ma la mia ipotesi è che potresti avere troppa luce in questo momento, se ci sono così tante alghe verdi.

Thank you

 

[max73]

Hello everyone, unfortunately after a thousand attempts the situation is this 😓. Tests done now nitrate 10. phosphate 0.75 gh5 .kh 2 tds 125 co2 lime green color .I tried lowering the light intensity to 50% and five hours .but nothing now I give 7 hours at 100% and the tips of the plants are colored but lots of algae .I don't know anymore what to do .





home water values

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

Tests done now nitrate 10. phosphate 0.75 gh5 .kh 2 tds 125 co2 lime green color .I tried lowering the light intensity to 50% and five hours .but nothing now I give 7 hours at 100% and the tips of the plants are colored but lots of algae .I don't know anymore what to do .

Do you dilute your tap water with RO or rain water? If you don't? I'd ignore the tank values you've recorded, because they are very, very different from the tap water values.

If you did have a source of less salty water you could use in the tank? It is likely to help.

home water values

I'm not going to lie, that is <"very hard"> (and salty) tap water. The conductivity is 1330 microS. it is about 20 dGH (141/7.14 for calcium (Ca)) and ~12 dKH. There is a lot of sodium (Na) 96 mg / L) as well. I'm guessing that very few of us in the UK have water like this.

How do I raise nitrates? more fertilizers?

You have a substantial amount of nitrate (NO3-) in your tap water and that, added to the Amazonia II, means I'm pretty sure <"lack of fixed nitrogen"> isn't an issue.

We could tell more easily if you <"had a floating plant">, they aren't CO2 limited and show a <"quick response to nutrient level">. <"I like"> Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum), it acts as both <"nutrient indicator and nutrient reducer"> and I would trust its response more than I would most of the <"test kits available to us">.

Personally I'd keep the light period and intensity, but reduce the fertiliser addition. Looking at the <"Rotala leaf tips"> I'd also try a <"different chelator"> for iron (Fe).

cheers Darrel

 

[max73]

No, I only use osmosis water. Not from the tap. But how do I eliminate these algae? cutting all the plants with algae? that is, everything 😭. I would like to do osmosis tests at the water outlet, if it gives me phosphates and nitrates what do I do?

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

No, I only use osmosis water.

Probably wise. I'd still try the Amazon Frogbit and see what it looks like after ~2 weeks

cheers Darrel

 

[max73]

Ok

but in the meantime, what should I do when I find the plant? I cut where the needles are, that is, everything?

 

[max73]

yes, but what do you think causes all this algae? in January it's a year ago. should I continue to fertilize? easy life profit



they increase day after day. I have to do the osmosis system tests and see the phosphates and nitrates. What if I put in other fast-growing plants? beyond the floats as suggested

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

but what do you think causes all this algae

It is really difficult to say. In terms of their photosynthetic pigments and basic physiology the green algae are the same <"as all the higher plants">, so what suits the plants you want also suits the plants (algae, but still plants) you don't want.

cut where the needles are, that is, everything?

I'd try removing as much of the filamentous algae as possible, by wrapping it around a fork like strands of spaghetti?

should I continue to fertilize? easy life profit

If you've been using <"Easy Life Profito"> so far? I'd try a different chelator for iron (Fe).

What if I put in other fast-growing plants? beyond the floats as suggested

I'm not sure it will help. The advantage of a floating plant is both access to atmospheric CO2 and the fact that the leaves don't get covered in algae.

cheers Darrel

 

[max73]

grazie tesoro

thanks darrel

 

[LMuhlen]

It is not very popular, but you could try a blackout as a last resort... Four days in total darkness, no CO2 and with extra aeration. Cover the tank with a blanket or aluminum foil to block ambient light as well.

 

[max73]

Yes, I thought about blacking out but I don't have a fan, okay anyway?

 

[Mat H]

Yes, I thought about blacking out but I don't have a fan, okay anyway?

How is it going?

A bit late now but you could raise your filter output to disturb more surface water while doing the blackout, carefully of course, if you don't have a powerhead / airstone or similar.

Not sure what it happening with your lights right now but I would have avoided drastic changes and instead reduced the intensity by 20%-30% and kept the same 7hr light period for a couple of weeks to see how the plants / algea respond and then adjust from there if necessary.

Manual removal, regular maintenance, adjusting lights / ferts with good flow and stable CO2 (together with a lot of patience) and you should be victorious.

Not sure if it's was asked but what temperature is your tank running at and does it get any natural sunlight?

A good website covering various algae, potential causes and solutions, you should be able translate through browser:

James' Planted Tank - Algae Guide

 

[max73]

good morning update, after 5 days of darkness, everything was removed and washed, a huge change of water was carried out, and the bags with the lava rock stones were also removed to see if they caused any damage, as they were lava lapilli but bought at the garden plant shop, no to the aquarium shop. when I have the chance I will get other fast growing plants and the art online co2 diffuser I wanted to know how much light should I give for 5 hours now? or 7 what percentage of power? I have the Chihiros wrgb2 60 cm 80 cm aquarium



how do I set the light percentage of red, green and blue? 6500kv green is what I hate 😂

This is the natural light before it comes on at 3pm. Does it have a negative effect? I don't have any other places for the aquarium

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

This is the natural light before it comes on at 3pm. Does it have a negative effect? I don't have any other places for the aquarium

I don't think natural light will be an issue now, even if it was in the summer.

Cheers Darrel

 

[Mat H]

Agree I don't think natural light is an issue. Seeing the tank I'd probably go with lights at 30-50% intensity, and probably on the lower end, for 6-7hrs (personally I wouldn't go less than 6). - just pick what you like colour wise and reduce each proportionally to 30-50% of max.

Good luck, but sure you've got this! 👍

 

[max73]

thank you all

 

[max73]

good evening with all these plants a lot of algae have already arrived. water changed on Saturday and today this is the situation change carried out with osmosis and brought the tda 120.kh 2 gh5 nitrates 10 phosphates 0.75 potassium 40. light 80% 6500kv 80 red 60 green 80 blue .7 hours photo period, I can't stand it in January anymore, I've been fighting for a year.😞😞😞

 

[John q]

I'd probably go with lights at 30-50% intensity

light 80% 6500kv 80 red 60 green 80 blue

Not sure why you are reluctant to lower the light intensity but I'd give it a go and see if the algae reduces. If and when it does you can slowly increase the output. Try 40% for a few weeks and keep on top of maintenance, at this point I suspect you have nothing to lose.

 

[max73]

yes, ok, you're right, I'll try, but it's true, they told me that the problem is also that my kh is too low at 2. I prepare osmosis water without salts, put it in the aquarium and reach TDS 120.

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

they told me that the problem is also that my kh is too low at 2.

<"That isn't true">, have a look at @Roland 's tank, plants and parameters <"Soft water tank">.

I prepare osmosis water without salts, put it in the aquarium and reach TDS 120.

That is quite a high value, the only thing you might need to add is some calcium (Ca), if you don't add any all ready?

cheers Darrel