I have an algea bloom. I read all the stickies, plant get, other's posts, etc. I have figured that it is from the removal of some plants (about 8 stalks with multiple branches) and high light (18,000k multi spectrum). I decided to plant my anacharis, instead of letting it float. Between moving it a a lot, and perhaps putting green under gound by accident, I had a big ammonia problem. The ammonia has settled down. In my 15 g I have 5 bottom feeders and a betta, fed 1-2 betta pellets a day and an algae disc a day, so I don't think I am over feeding. I think fom the weeks of battling the plant waste ammonia, removal of all the anacharis (to leave 2 hardy banana plants and a hardy wisteria) the waste and light excess triggered the imbalance.
I have kept the anachais, which looks a little sickly-light green instead of vibrant green (in the tank it was growing FABULOUSLY!!), but I decided that it will probably healthy-up and it would provide good competition for the algae. I am just letting it free float. I have the tank on for 12-13 hours, which I will probably reduce to 10. It is on a timer. I plan on keeping the temp low (if new England's weather would decide on 50's or 80's). All test readings are 0 and pH is 6.8-7.0.
Now here is the actual question: will the green go away, or do I have to remove it. In my experience, less is better (I do too many changes at once usually). Will it die off on it's own? Should I do frequent water changes (every few days, when it looks geen, weekly?)? Should I black out partially or totally for a few days?
Plant geek said you can use a diatomic filter, but I want the cheapest method without buying equipment. I have a whisper filter 5-15 gallon, with a fluval sponge instead of carbon. The last time my tank was healthy, I had a bigger bio load (1 more fish, 4 more frogs) and the rest of the tank conditions were the same, so I know what will work ultimately, it is just about gettin' rid of the green where I am unsure.
thnaks all!! :troll:
I have kept the anachais, which looks a little sickly-light green instead of vibrant green (in the tank it was growing FABULOUSLY!!), but I decided that it will probably healthy-up and it would provide good competition for the algae. I am just letting it free float. I have the tank on for 12-13 hours, which I will probably reduce to 10. It is on a timer. I plan on keeping the temp low (if new England's weather would decide on 50's or 80's). All test readings are 0 and pH is 6.8-7.0.
Now here is the actual question: will the green go away, or do I have to remove it. In my experience, less is better (I do too many changes at once usually). Will it die off on it's own? Should I do frequent water changes (every few days, when it looks geen, weekly?)? Should I black out partially or totally for a few days?
Plant geek said you can use a diatomic filter, but I want the cheapest method without buying equipment. I have a whisper filter 5-15 gallon, with a fluval sponge instead of carbon. The last time my tank was healthy, I had a bigger bio load (1 more fish, 4 more frogs) and the rest of the tank conditions were the same, so I know what will work ultimately, it is just about gettin' rid of the green where I am unsure.
thnaks all!! :troll:
