Blue Green Algae - need help

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tug
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Re: Blue Green Algae - need help

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I'm dosing closer to 7.2 ppm NO3 and 0.8 ppm PO4, daily. At these levels I worry NO3 levels might shock any new arrivals like Caridina multidentata. :shock:
I should get a test kit but some Yamato shrimp would also tell me if levels are too high. Thing is, I have little alga to speak of and no more BGA.

IME, lowering BOD, a skimmer and an oxidizer like chemiclen (when all else failed), kept BGA from reoccurring.

IMO, when the other bacteria are having trouble due to poor oxygen exchange, pH, temperature and/or a barrage of mulm, BGA steps in.

Might check any house filters, if you use one. I'm imbarised to say, I might not of always kept up with my filter changes in the past. :oops:
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Re: Blue Green Algae - need help

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Eh, it's been a slow balance between algae, BBA, and so on. But the tank basically looks ok.
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Looking good Sam
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Re: Blue Green Algae - need help

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Come a long way.... but most important question you haven't answered: What's the Missus think??? :)
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Re: Blue Green Algae - need help

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The missus loves the tank, but especially the pea puffers. Kirthi (age 6) carefully scoops snails from the 15g in her room, brings them down, and tosses them in as treats. Zach feels that this is cruel to the snails.
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