My Photography

My Photography
Off topic post, recently a bit active in photo shooting more than aquascape. The reason why I do that is to understand the nature, like Mr Takashi Amano does. So is a helpful skill to develop our aquascaping and some nature behaviour. The place I am staying has such a limited stone scape, but worth for deep in study of the formation. If you like my photography, please drop a 'LIKE' on my link. Thank you very much.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Algae Treatment & Prevention

Type of algaeCauseSolution
Black Beard Algae (BBA)Low CO2Add CO2, trim, spot treat with Excel
Blue Green Algae (BGA)Low nitrateBlackout + add nitrate
CladophoraLow nitrate + Low CO2Add nitrate, add CO2
DiatomsExcess silicates, Low lightWait, add catfish, use RO water/sponge
Green Dust Algae (GDA)SporesWait out life cycle, remove + WC
Green Spot Algae (GSA)Low phosphate + Low CO2?Add phosphate, possibly add more CO2
Green Water (GW)Ammonia + high lightReduce light, Wait, Small WC, UV filter
Hair AlgaeExcess nutrients, silicatesWC, Excel, feed less, is something limited?
HydraStowaway in live foodUse cleaner live food, flubendazole, H2O2
Milky WaterBacteria bloomWait out, protect filter, add fish slowly
StaghornAmmonia + low CO2Remove, WC, protect filter, Excel
String AlgaeExcess nutrientsWC + get biofilter working

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