Opinion Time - Where Do I Go Wrong.....

[RadaR]

Yes too much lighting will greatly increase the upstart of algae. I would look at a less kelvin rated bulb too.

Kelvin has no relevance to algae or plants. It's purely asthetics.

 

[minnnt]

I would still be using the other bulbs you have in the lid.

 

[Vin Swords]

Much helpful.. Thanks.

 

[SuperColey1]

UV doesn't solve anything (in terms of algae) that cant be addressed with good fert regime, general maintenance and good plant health.
I wouldn't have thought it would degrade Glutaraldehyde at break neck speed. Open to correction though. Glutaraldehyde does have a 24hour half life regardless.

I used to think it was 24 hours. I think Tom Barr corrected me in that it is actually 11 hours. Can't remember but I think it was him

As for UV. I used to have one. Don't anymore. Nuff said. Nothing to do with any of the ramblings of the 'breaks down nutrients or Excel' tribes. Just because it wasn't worth having. Kills floating algae but then that should be something you try to do master anyway. If its killing parasites then something wrong in the tank needs sorting. Shouldn't be needing to kill parasites. Plus its something extra to reduce flow on the pipes.

 

[SuperColey1]

Found it. Excel's half life of 11 hours and full life of 24 hours. Not sure on the maths there. lol

http/www.barrreport.com/showthread.php/8284-Excel-Question

Andy

 

[RadaR]

Cheers, Andy.

 

[ian]

Found it. Excel's half life of 11 hours and full life of 24 hours. Not sure on the maths there. lol

http/www.barrreport.com/showthread.php/8284-Excel-Question

Andy

cheers Andy, i knew i'd read that a while back, but couldn't remember where i'd read it.

 

[Vin Swords]

Ok.. So .. If I dose excel and TPN+ at 9 am and keep the lights on from 2 pm to 10 pm.. Its should be ok then..

 

[minnnt]

Mine is similar vin, I dose about 6am before I go to wnrk then the lights come on on a timer at 2pm until 10pm. Seems to be working a treat.

 

[Vin Swords]

Nice.. That's a load off my mind.. Ta