Test Kits:
i have an aqua phar. ph test that came with ph up and down.
going to the LFS tomorrow, gotta double check what i need
nitrite
nitrate
kh
ammonia?
should i be looking for test strips or tests like the ph with a vial and solution?
Algae:
the dreaded green algae is on the loose,
it's mostly on the glass and old growth leaves, none on the flourite and the only plant that hasn't been affected is a
large boivinianus, which has grown easily double it's size since i started the tank on 1/15
the crypts have been forming new leaves at the nodes, but after a few days they turn brownish and have to trim them.
two small vals look like they're slowly goin, even the hornwort is starting to lose color.
i'm gonna pick up a few otto cats but any other advice i'd appreciate.
i have an aqua phar. ph test that came with ph up and down.
going to the LFS tomorrow, gotta double check what i need
nitrite
nitrate
kh
ammonia?
should i be looking for test strips or tests like the ph with a vial and solution?
Algae:
the dreaded green algae is on the loose,
it's mostly on the glass and old growth leaves, none on the flourite and the only plant that hasn't been affected is a
large boivinianus, which has grown easily double it's size since i started the tank on 1/15
the crypts have been forming new leaves at the nodes, but after a few days they turn brownish and have to trim them.
two small vals look like they're slowly goin, even the hornwort is starting to lose color.
i'm gonna pick up a few otto cats but any other advice i'd appreciate.
