Thread Algea

[Puffer punk]

Hey everyone

iv got a thread algea problem at the moment my levels are

PH 7
kH 7
NO2 0
NO3 10ppm
PO4 5 ppm
CO2 21 ppm

fish

20 rosy tetra
13 amano shrimp
2 brstle nose
12 cardonals

lighting

2x 70watt mh 5.2k bulbs
130 watt T8

any help would b gr8

any help?

 

[zig]

You dont say how big your tank is but i presume it is a highlight tank given the lighting.

You need to increase your CO2 levels to at least 30ppm, also your NO3 levels may be a bit on the low side given that your phosphate levels are running at 5ppm, i would increase the NO3 to 20ppm.

 

[Puffer punk]

tank has been running since the end of febuery

is my stocking level ok for a planted tank? its 50gals

 

[Themuleous]

EDIT - note to self read all the threads before posting, sorry