Algae Taking Over My Tank!

[eggy]

where could i buy it from on the net (or maybe you think my local pet shop would have it).

 

[aaronnorth]

and also if your using the wrong spectrum of lighting for what you need, that can encourage algae growth.

as has been said

excess:
nitrates
phosphorous
and light are the main contributors to algae

Spectrum doesnt play a role in algae growth either, what spectrum do you think most likley causes it?

 

[Gemmylou]

My Chinese algae eater is super at getting rid of algae and a really inexpensive method

 

[Truck]

and also if your using the wrong spectrum of lighting for what you need, that can encourage algae growth.

as has been said

excess:
nitrates
phosphorous
and light are the main contributors to algae

Spectrum doesnt play a role in algae growth either, what spectrum do you think most likley causes it?

when doing my research on lighting for my planted tank, i found an article that states as the tube gets older the spectrum changes, and it can cause algae

 

[Dave Spencer]

when doing my research on lighting for my planted tank, i found an article that states as the tube gets older the spectrum changes, and it can cause algae

The spectrum of the Sun also changes throughout the day, through changes in water depth, water clarity, shadows and so on....plants adapt.

I change the tubes when they no longer work or I feel there has been too much drop off in intensity.

Dave.

 

[eggy]

i have tried everything, even scraping it of with a credit card, half the tank is STILL COVERED IN ALGAE

And now i have to replant my tank cuase the plants have been taken over by algae, it's just so.........EVIL

 

[Truck]

CO2 is the answer

 

[SharonCC]

Siamese Algae Eaters do a good clean up job on ALL types of algae...

 

[eggy]

Siamese Algae Eaters do a good clean up job on ALL types of algae...

i am not buying fish for the purpose of cleaning!

if any of you would like a picture of the algae just ask.

 

[aaronnorth]

and also if your using the wrong spectrum of lighting for what you need, that can encourage algae growth.

as has been said

excess:
nitrates
phosphorous
and light are the main contributors to algae

Spectrum doesnt play a role in algae growth either, what spectrum do you think most likley causes it?

when doing my research on lighting for my planted tank, i found an article that states as the tube gets older the spectrum changes, and it can cause algae

spectrum changes yes, so whatever spectrum it changes to the article is saying if i use that spectrum on my tank it will induce algae?

Somehow i disagree

Eggy, take a look in my sig at the algae guide and see what type of algae you have, and how you can fix it.

 

[eggy]

and also if your using the wrong spectrum of lighting for what you need, that can encourage algae growth.

as has been said

excess:
nitrates
phosphorous
and light are the main contributors to algae

Spectrum doesnt play a role in algae growth either, what spectrum do you think most likley causes it?

when doing my research on lighting for my planted tank, i found an article that states as the tube gets older the spectrum changes, and it can cause algae

spectrum changes yes, so whatever spectrum it changes to the article is saying if i use that spectrum on my tank it will induce algae?

Somehow i disagree

Eggy, take a look in my sig at the algae guide and see what type of algae you have, and how you can fix it.

it is Spirogrya, i'll try the Excel cure and daily water changes, there's still an algae on the glass wich i can't identify.

 

[aaronnorth]

Spirogyra can be a pain to get rid off, as it reacts similar to plants, excel should kill it though

 

[eggy]

Spirogyra can be a pain to get rid off, as it reacts similar to plants, excel should kill it though

but how is something made for increasing plant growth kill algae?

 

[aaronnorth]

Spirogyra can be a pain to get rid off, as it reacts similar to plants, excel should kill it though

but how is something made for increasing plant growth kill algae?

inorganic carbon sources are made up of the molecule, Glutaraldehyde (C5H8O2) as the base foundation. And this is also what acts as a mild algaecide, and it is very toxic to us.
Most plants can break down this complex molecule via other chemical reactions into CO2 which is then transported to enter the Calvin Cycle. Algae, and other bladderwort plants like riccia cannot complete this cycle, so instead it becomes toxic to them