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simmo2302
Mon Oct 05, 2009, 10:38 AM
i seem to have a resistant strain of hair algae (or thats what i think it is)

i got some aquarium science brand 'algae clear' rate of 5ml / 90L i have dosed the tank, and with each WC i have dosed the new water aswell.

this has slowed the growth, but its still growing slowly. the tank light is onylon for 3-4 hrs per day (BB no plants).

i am at a loss as what more to do to get rid of the algae.

the tank gets wiped down,b4 a WC so everything is off the walls, i let is settle for 30 mins or so, so most of the crap in on the bottom of the tank so i can siphon it out easily.

ILLUSN
Mon Oct 05, 2009, 11:14 AM
add more carbon in the form of CO2 or florish excell.

reduce your photoperiod try 10hrs or even 9

add some fast growing plants like wysteria.

whats your water like too much nitrogen in the water can cause algae problems.