jon
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Aug 16, 2006 18:03:57 GMT
Post by jon on Aug 16, 2006 18:03:57 GMT
im havin a few problems with algae at the moment so i have been reading to turn the lights off for 2 hours during the day and then back on has this worked for anyone else?
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Aug 16, 2006 18:41:51 GMT
Post by mralgae on Aug 16, 2006 18:41:51 GMT
can you post more info? eg. water stats, how many plants in tank, type of fish etc. tried it my self. it dosent work. depends how bad you got it. works only when you have it under control to reduce it coming back. if you have it realy bad remove as much as possiable and do a complete black out. i will find the link and post it for you. in the mean time check you water stats eg nitrAte.
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joy
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Aug 16, 2006 18:56:25 GMT
Post by joy on Aug 16, 2006 18:56:25 GMT
Hi
I'm a bit embarrassed to ask this but how often should the light be on? I normally turn mine on in the morning when I feed the fish and then it's off during the day but I turn it back on during the evening. Should it be left on for longer?
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Aug 16, 2006 19:06:52 GMT
Post by mralgae on Aug 16, 2006 19:06:52 GMT
thats one of those who is right questions. but in general between 10-12 hours a day. can be all at once or in two sets. eg 4hrs in the morn & 6hrs at night. better two have them set on a timer if you out at work. because us humans like to see our fish when they would normaly be in the dark. in nature it wouldnt normaly be day light at 10 or 11pm.( i know some parts of the world will be but in general it wouldnt be) so we have to set the lights to pretend it isnature to the fish and the plants.
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joy
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Aug 16, 2006 19:13:25 GMT
Post by joy on Aug 16, 2006 19:13:25 GMT
Thanks for your advice. I didn't realise it was that long. I thought the longer you kept the light on the more algae that built up on the glass? That's what I was told in the aquatics anyway?
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Aug 16, 2006 19:25:12 GMT
Post by mralgae on Aug 16, 2006 19:25:12 GMT
thats true. the more light the more chance of ME getting into your tank. haha.you have to get the balance right between light, water stats,fish, plants and feeding. how much light you have (wpg)etc. i know it all sounds a lot but its worth it in the end. dont be affraid to ask questions. we all here to help each other and the only way you learn quicker than trying to go it alone.
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joy
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Aug 16, 2006 19:41:29 GMT
Post by joy on Aug 16, 2006 19:41:29 GMT
Mralgae in my tank :mfr:
I have another question but I'll post that in my other thread, 'Balloon Mollie'
Thanks again.
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jon
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Aug 19, 2006 7:52:32 GMT
Post by jon on Aug 19, 2006 7:52:32 GMT
ph 7-6 amonia 0 nitrite 0 nitrate 20
i have corries swordtails and tetras in a 20 gallon and it has about 10 plants
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Aug 19, 2006 11:28:23 GMT
Post by KittyKat on Aug 19, 2006 11:28:23 GMT
The only fool proof way I have found of dealing with algae is by overdoing on the plants.
what type of algae is it? please describe it in as much detail as possible.
how many fish of each species and what filter have you got?
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