Algae

[Kasakato]

Ok..Tank sizes? Ammoina, nitrite, nitrate? Fish stock? Lighting level?

 

[zkt]

10x10x64
160w flourescent
ammonia = 0
nitrates- havent tested
I have tetras, swordtails, barbs, corys, and red fin sharks.
They seem happy.
no barbs- cat got the barbs

 

[Kasakato]

10 feet or inches? How big is that in gallons?

 

[zkt]

sorry bout that
inches
27 gal

 

[Kasakato]

Hola thats a lot of light. do you have any plants, Co2?

 

[zkt]

Moderately planted
coud hold a lot more
in front of a south facing window too

 

[Kasakato]

Thats like 4.1WPG. Any C02?

 

[zkt]

4.1WPG ?
no co2

 

[Kasakato]

Watts Per Gallon. At 4 you need C02 to keep algae away. Can you get a C02 system?

 

[zkt]

didnt know there was such a thing
do now
what produces the c02



Closed CO2 reactor for external use for aquaria up to (c. 500 gal)

The reactor 1000 is a hermetically sealed unit for introducing CO2 into larger aquariums. Its robust mounting plate enables it to be mounted outside the aquarium or inside the cabinet. This powerful unit can supply aquaria up to 2.000 l (c. 500 gal) with CO2. With 12/16 mm hose tails.

Dimensions: overall height (c. 15”)
diameter (c. 3 “)