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ArishAkhil
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 3:13 pm Post subject: Hair algae Issue in my little tank |
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Friends,
started a small 10 Ltr tank (8"cube - 10" height) with few small tetras, Anubia and java moss.. things were good and was happy to see the mass
started glowing. All sudden may be within two days the moss is covered by green hair algae.. wondered on that rapid growth of algae..
much worried. Pls advise the way to get rid of Green Hair algae |
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Da_vipin
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| Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 3:26 pm Post subject: Re: Hair algae Issue in my little tank |
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Hello there,
Please share more details about the tank - type of lights, duration of photoperiod, type of filter, etc. If possible post a pic..
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ArishAkhil
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| Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 6:37 pm Post subject: Re: Hair algae Issue in my little tank |
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I am trying to add the pics., not able due to high pixels - will try later
Tank is 5mm glass fabricated 8"cube with height 10" (tank capacity 10 Ltr app)
base river sand, drift wood with a anubia nana & little java moss
6" length LED light 9 white and 3 blue..
small HOB filter.. water from our sump (mix of Metro water and ground water)
Lighting period 10-12 hours a day (not able to reduce since we leave home at 8 and reach around 7-8pm)
fishes 4 neon tetras, 5 minnows, 4 galaxy rasboras.. feeding with tetrabids pellets
water change weekly twice (as it is new tank) |
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ashwin1224
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| Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 12:48 am Post subject: Re: Hair algae Issue in my little tank |
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| How long has the tank been cycled? |
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Da_vipin
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| Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 12:39 pm Post subject: Re: Hair algae Issue in my little tank |
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| ArishAkhil wrote (View Post):
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I am trying to add the pics., not able due to high pixels - will try later
Tank is 5mm glass fabricated 8"cube with height 10" (tank capacity 10 Ltr app)
base river sand, drift wood with a anubia nana & little java moss
6" length LED light 9 white and 3 blue..
small HOB filter.. water from our sump (mix of Metro water and ground water)
Lighting period 10-12 hours a day (not able to reduce since we leave home at 8 and reach around 7-8pm)
fishes 4 neon tetras, 5 minnows, 4 galaxy rasboras.. feeding with tetrabids pellets
water change weekly twice (as it is new tank)
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hi, you have overstocked fish in your 10 liter tank. I would not exceed 4 nos in such a small tank.
Secondly the light duration is too much. We do not know the intensity of lights you are using. It is ok to keep lights on only after you return home, may be for 3-4 hours only. Anubias and Java moss will do fine even in ambient room light.
Remove all visible algae with toothbrush, rinse filter media using tank water and remove excess debris from HOB filter, feed fish on alternate days only...
regards, |
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Blesson87
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| Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 8:47 pm Post subject: Re: Hair algae Issue in my little tank |
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| Pls do check for nitrates.... Aim for below 20ppm.... Tank is over stocked and over fed... Alternate feeding should suffice. Also reduce the photoperiod to 6-8hrs... Invest in a good timer like I did. Its a blessing. |
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ArishAkhil
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| Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 3:24 pm Post subject: Re: Hair algae Issue in my little tank |
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Hi Friends,
i think the hair algae is reduced.. Pics attached |
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surya_niki
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 5:52 pm Post subject: Re: Hair algae Issue in my little tank |
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Due to choice of words: for the love of fish keeping please take the advice that the fellow hobbyist have given
1. Tank not fit to to keep any fish. Some would recommend galaxies or betta, but this is not fair
2. Good size tank for nano scaping; no fish or inverts
If you care for the fish and want to continue enjoying the hobby, then please upgrade your tank to a bigger size. For the mentioned live stock i would recommend an 18 inch cube of a 2 feet tank.
If you from bangalore then you can pick a tank from me |
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garothmaan
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| Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 6:53 pm Post subject: Re: Hair algae Issue in my little tank |
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| water quality could be a problem. temperature should be about 25 degrees, cover the moss from light, lot of glare. |
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