MasonHoff Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 how did you get you algae to go away? i have no idea where to start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonHoff Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 i mean its not a bloom just on surface! and dont wanna add a huge pleco! and my albino bristlenose algae water cant get through it its so on there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 do you have live plants in it??? how long is the light on?? what size is the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inland Reef Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Removed post. I didn't pay attention and see that this was a feshwater discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inland Reef Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Just on the surface? If thats the case, then simply pointing a power head toward the surface to provide surface agitation can help quite a bit. That "surface scum" can block the transfer of oxygen and co2, as well as light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjwl Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Try less light and Seachem Flourish Excel (just don't overdose it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonHoff Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 freshwater board topic boys! thanks tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 cjwl's suggestion is for FW. If you have too much light, you will need CO2. There are DIY options but they will only work for smaller setups unless you run a bunch of them at once and even that may not do it. Too much light will also require fertilization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonHoff Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 thanks cjwl! your post most of come in right after i was typing! ill look into that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Is it on the surface of the water or on the surface of what's inside the tank? What sort of lighting (type and wattage and photo period), temp, stocking, and water changes are you currently doing? If you need to get a leg up on it, the only algae removing product that I would ever use is: API's Algae Destroyer Advanced. Dose it immediately after your water changes and increase changes to 1 per week to get it into control. It will still take several weeks, but this stuff destroys algae and has no ill effect on fish or plants or your tank's biological filtration. To maintain a stable system you need to find a balance of lighting, and nutrients. CO2 isn't necessarily required, but it can help if the tank is well planted. It helps the plants to out compete the algae under the correct conditions. Let me know the above questions, and I can provide a better answer to the specific situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonHoff Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) well kinda small for plants! but have been running some phosphate filter floss! and do weekly water changes! its over stocked but! I give this tank a tone of care! its not bad! just want to look clean and new! or pristenly clean! dosent bother the fish they enjoy eating it! and the tank has been running sucsefully for almost a year now with no hickups! puffer sure does like soming diffrent to eat every day! and snails once a week! tank is healthy... maybe im asking too much! Edited August 23, 2011 by MasonHoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonHoff Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 oh and i replace lights every 6 months! florecent screw in 15w bulbs from walmart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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