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	Source of algae?
bcwcat22 Big Fish Posts: 395 Kudos: 314 Votes: 34 Registered: 16-Jul-2005	I have read all about how to remove algae and why it thrives but I have always wondered Where does it come from? How does it get in the tank? "A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man" Simpsons
Posted 27-Feb-2006 23:25
bensaf Fish Master Posts: 1978 Kudos: 1315 Registered: 08-Apr-2004	Algal spores are everywhere, even in the air we breath. When they are provided with suitable conditions they fourish to such an entent we can see them grow. There's no way to eliminate them (they've been here a lot longer then we have), we can control them by keeping conditions that are advantageous to the higher life forms like plants. Some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue. Remember that age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability.
Posted 28-Feb-2006 04:24
bencoastie Enthusiast Posts: 167 Kudos: 85 Votes: 1 Registered: 24-Jul-2003	In a brief outline, what would those conditions be?
Posted 02-Mar-2006 07:41
bensaf Fish Master Posts: 1978 Kudos: 1315 Registered: 08-Apr-2004	Briefly ensuring the nutrients required for healthy robust growth are available at all times along with sufficient light. Light should be in 2 -3 wpg range 10-11 hours a day. Nitrates 10-20ppm Phosphate 1-2ppm Potassium 10-20ppm GH >3dgh(this basically Calcium and Magnesium) A decent liquid micro fert. Plenty of Co2. Lots of plants. Moderate fish load. Follow that guideline and algae won't be a problem Some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue. Remember that age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability.
Posted 02-Mar-2006 15:59


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