Problems with Riccardia Chamedryfolia

[MARKCOUSINS]

 

[MARKCOUSINS]

This set up is only been running for about 2 weeks.But really struggling with Riccardia.Very quickly started to turn brown/black/grey and melt.I had used some liquid carbon initially and that could have been a problem.But the past 7 days have not been using it and have done numerous water changes of 50%.Aquarium is a 450L Juwel Vision,Lighting 4 x T5 54watt.CO2 via 2 diffusers,micro Seachem Trace,Iron,Flourish,Advance macro dry salts mixed in water(EI).10 x tank volume flow Filter + 2 power heads.
If anyone has any tips or ideas that would be great!

 

[Mick.Dk]

Riccardia does not really appreciate "liquid carbon" sources..........so I'm pretty sure this is your damage source.
Resurrection will depend of how bad initial damage is, ofcourse. Your waterchanges will not un-do the damage - but might save possibble survived parts.

 

[MARKCOUSINS]

Riccardia does not really appreciate "liquid carbon" sources..........so I'm pretty sure this is your damage source.
Resurrection will depend of how bad initial damage is, ofcourse. Your waterchanges will not un-do the damage - but might save possibble survived parts.

Thanks for your reply!
I thought as much.Would it be advisable to remove the affected areas of Riccardia or just let it sort itself out and the shrimp clean it up a bit?
Actually this evening some pieces are looking are showing tiny tiny improvements.Not out of the woods by a long way but hopeful!

 

[Mick.Dk]

Sorry for late reply - been on holiday
- yep, let the survivors do their thing.....and if conditions of your tank suit the plants, you will likely have ypur lush cover in a matter of time.

 

[limz_777]

What's your tank temperature?