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So, the picture in the op was after my water change yesterday. I had already removed the sheets of bga that form around the bottom and just above the sand line, and under the crypts. Attached are 2 pics of spots that have already come back. I think my LEDs are set to 5000k, I only have the...

So I’m struggling with B/G algae on the crypts along the front glass of my 20 g long. It’s on the glass along the sand too. I read still water, excess light and too much nutrients are the cause. 1. How can I increase the flow around the bottom of my tank? 2. Should I upgrade my Aqueon 10...

I am. I put a new filter pad in with activated carbon in it. (alongside the sponge filter that is usually in there) Should it need replaced frequently because I’m removing a chemical or can it stay for a few weeks? (I don’t use them, I modified my HOB with ceramic beads and a large porous sponge...

1 Cardinal Tetra left 6 Zebra Danios 6 Serpae Tetras 3 Otos 2 Nerites

I forgot to answer your other question. I do a 20% water change every other week. In between I top off 1 gallon to keep it at the rim.

Thanks! I never knew that! I’ll fill to the top with each refill. I usually leave it up to the top daily. I was thinking I was adding more O2 for them right now. Appreciate the info!

@Colin_T 75-90% all at once or in stages? Heavy black fuzzy algae on plants and thin black coat on rock surfaces.