The Algea Question

[Dude]

am i in algea danger with 2.3 wpg in a 10 gall with no co2?

 

[Dude]

cuz in smaller tanks

the wats per gall rule changes right?

 

[craynerd]

Smaller tanks require more lightinging so 2.3 wpg is relatively low. It is still a reasonable amount of lighting tho so do not at all expect to get away scot free. Algae can always be a problem especially if you are not dosing CO2.

Good luck

Chris

 

[voo]

I have 2.5WPG over a 12g tank. I am using DIY CO2, but still get a *little* green dot algae, and there seems to be a small amount of staghorn algae growing in my riccia, although it hasnt grown at all since i stopped it floating and attached it to a mat.

I do have a couple of apple snails, amano shrimps and bristlenose catfish that help keep the algae under control as well.

 

[Themuleous]

Probably not essential but no doubt the plants would appreciate it.

Sam