Subj : Re: serious algae problem
To   : All
From : Graham Broadbridge
Date : Sat Dec 21 2002 11:25 am

Algae is good for fish, even though it isn't good for viewing them :-)

Have you tested your nitrate and phosphate levels,  High readings of either
will create a
haven for algae.

To reduce nitrate you can use Nitra-Zorb.  I leave a pouch in my filter all
the time as
it helps to keep nitrates under 10mgl in my case (55g tank heavily planted).
It's easily
recharged using salt and is good for 20-30 recharges.   I recharge it once a
week.

You can also use a purigen pouch but that product is quite expensive and
removes more
than just nitrate. It is very good for polishing water but recharging it
requires the use of
chlorine and most folks are scared of accidentally introducing chlorine into
their tank.

I've never had a problem with phosphate levels, but I'm sure products are
out their to
remove it.

Graham.



"Mike" <mike@lcso.org> wrote in message
news:75caa193.0212031041.66b76ae8@posting.google.com...
> I have a big problem with an algae bloom suspended in my water.  I
> have a 30 gallon long tank and can't even see from one end to the
> other.  I have quite a few fish in it, 6 neon tetras, 5 velvet
> swordtails, 5 zebra danios and 2 plecos.  Temp stays about 76-77 and
> ph levels seem constant near high 7's.  About two weeks ago I did a
> full cleaning.  I temporarily housed the fish and completely drained
> and cleaned the tank.  After setting up and re-establishing the tank
> the algae started.  I can't seem to get ahead of it and it may even be
> getting worse.
>
> I do not have any live plants, although I have heard this may help.
> If this is the case could someone please recommend what type of plants
> to incorporate?  Also, I have a full length undergravel filter with
> three vertical risers and an aqua clear 200 power filter (hang on back
> type).  Right now I have about 2 inches of large size gravel for the
> substrate.
>
> Any ideas would be most helpful, I would hate to lose any of my
> beautiful fish.
>
> -Mike
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