My friend has a severe algae problem, but I have had little experience with this type of algae and I don't know what advice to give.
Situation: Severe algae. It regrows within 24 hours of being removed; and triples in a weeks time. Based on the pictures I have seen, and his description, I am guessing cyanobacteria.
Tank:
30g
Standard Hood & Lightning
Stocking:
6 Danios
5 Neons
2 Cories
2 Bolivian Rams
((I've already suggested changes to his stocking; that's not the point of this post. ))
Water Parameters:
PH: 7.6
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 30ppm
Tank Maintenance: Good. I know he is diligent about regular tank maintence and weekly water changes.
Any additional information on parameters that you think may be of use let me know and I can ask him for it.
How do you think he should go about getting rid of it?
Situation: Severe algae. It regrows within 24 hours of being removed; and triples in a weeks time. Based on the pictures I have seen, and his description, I am guessing cyanobacteria.
Tank:
30g
Standard Hood & Lightning
Stocking:
6 Danios
5 Neons
2 Cories
2 Bolivian Rams
((I've already suggested changes to his stocking; that's not the point of this post. ))
Water Parameters:
PH: 7.6
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 30ppm
Tank Maintenance: Good. I know he is diligent about regular tank maintence and weekly water changes.
Any additional information on parameters that you think may be of use let me know and I can ask him for it.
How do you think he should go about getting rid of it?