Algae, Gsa, Gda And Something Else I Don't Recognise.

[garuf]

Thats horrible. Was the cylinder nearly empty? They can 'dump' co2 when they are running out?

nope, brand new bottle, fire extinguisher infact.

 

[Themuleous]

It sounds really odd

 

[garuf]

Yeah don't I just know it
makes me wish I'd gone low-tec.
I think the reg might be faulty I'm gonna take it to welding and fabrication at college and ask if they'll check it.

 

[Themuleous]

Good idea, let me know if they find something, I've recommended that reg to loads of people I would hate to know it was faulty.

Don't be too down heartened, yeh its crap but don't give up yet

Sam

 

[Underwurlde]

makes me wish I'd gone low-tec.

Come to poppa!

Andy

BTW, sorry to hear that Garuf . If you want to continue with planted tanks etc, don't tell anyone I said this, but get a UV sterilizer ....

 

[garuf]

I just bought a eheim 2224 but shhhh don't tell mother.

 

[Underwurlde]

Ooooerrr! nice filters those Eheim Pro I's. VERY nice.

'tis another thing that will help combat algae - a good filter and good flow. The instant I added my external Eheim Ecco after removing the crappy internal Jewel filter I noticed much improvement. Also, use Zeolite in the filter as well - get as much ammonia out of that tank as possible!

Andy

 

[garuf]

I'll be using purigen in there so we're a-okay.

 

[Themuleous]

Ive got a 2222, excellent filter, nice and quiet too. Flow is a bit on the low side for me, but then it is the 'correct' size for my 20g, I should have got the 2224 if I wanted higher flow rates. Note to self, always over filter.

BTW whats wrong with a UV? Its widely accepted that they dont affect ferts, esp in EI tanks which get daily dosing, so dont be scared of rebuttal, be proud of them! When I get my 100g I'll be using one. Just to ensure I dont get ich and to stop green water. You can't get green water if you run a UV, so that'll be one less algae to worry about!

Sam

 

[Underwurlde]

Indeed Sam, but it like cheating isn't it... Know what I mean?

I use one, & swear by them. They eliminate soooooo many problems. Expensive things though but well worth the initial outlay.

Andy

 

[Themuleous]

Gotta love ebay, got a V2 300 for 40 quid, bargain!

 

[Underwurlde]

Got a Vecton UV8 for £14.41 + £8.95 p&p

How I laughed!

Andy

 

[garuf]

We'll the co2 gassing killed all the big fish but not the umpteen un-hatched egg's that are now fry swimming about at the surface.
About 30 fry.
its amazing what nature will endure.

 

[SuperColey1]

OOh how behind the times you are Andy. lol <----tongue firmly placed in cheek

Me and Sam are on the V2 series and youre still plodding on with the old versions.

Not that they needed changing but we got a nice green/red/orange light on ours and a UV keyring for our extra £30.

Got to go with Sam though cheating or not. I've never had any disease hit my tank nor have I had any green water although I have to admit I never had a disease since I first bought a tank and never had green water either but why take the risk if you can avoid it.

Next I want to buy a unit that eliminates all algae and tells the plants to stop growing when they get to the perfect shape and size. Still searching for it but I will let you all know after I've won the ADA money. lol

Andy

 

[Underwurlde]

Oi. Cheeky little whipper-snapper!