Recent content by mwe056

Thanks Byron for the Info. I knew what the problem was but just needed a confirmation. The cyanobacteria is starting to emerge again. As noted in my last post, I have stripped the tank 100% and cleaned all the gravel as best as humanly possible as well as the plants. I am definitely not over...

So I spent about 8 hrs yesterday and completely stripped the tank. Removed all the plants, gravel, did a 50% water change for the 3 time in a month. Definitely not easy cleaning all the gravel in the sink. I think I got all the alae off the plants. Hopefully this will resolve the issue. I also...

My name is Matt and I have had tanks ranging from a betta bowls to 125 gallon with custom bases I have built myself. Even though I have had tanks of all sizes over the past 30+ years, I am in no way an expert. I have been coming to the site for many years to find answers to my questions but...

Hi all! I am sort of new, meaning I'm a new member but I have been visiting this site for years. I have a serious carpet algae problem that I am afraid will require stripping the tank entirely. I would like to avoid that at all costs. It is a 55 gallon fresh, fully planted. CO2 injection with...