Mandarin66
Oh Hi
I found out the problem! I never emptyed the skimmer cup lol
Algae problem
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Mandarin66
Oh Hi
Well the problem wasnt the skimmer ..
Do i gett some chaetos for the algae ?
Get a phoshate reactor?
Orrrrrrrrr Get more flow....
Do i gett some chaetos for the algae ?
Get a phoshate reactor?
Orrrrrrrrr Get more flow....
valasaraptor
Proud ocelot owner!
IMO you really need to do multiple things not just one of the above, more flow,macro algae is always a good thing...less fish..fish that are suitable for your tank,and new bulbs if you havent changed them...its not good to cut corners in this hobbie if you do it can lead to a crashed tank
ErinCahir
Sausage Wrangler
Quick!!! What's the definition of insanity??
valasaraptor
Proud ocelot owner!
All of the above? lol
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
I did not change the bulb i brought a new light fixture does that count....?
valasaraptor
Proud ocelot owner!
yes it does! but the stock bulbs might not last too long there usually not the best quality,great job!
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
Thank how much does the stock light last for?
valasaraptor
Proud ocelot owner!
it depends what brand really,my light from fishneedit.com,the bulbs lasted about 4mo till algae problems started
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
Well when the algae started i changed the fixture then it was still the same and growing :(
I might buy a another powerhead then wait for biff chaeto
I might buy a another powerhead then wait for biff chaeto
valasaraptor
Proud ocelot owner!
how many fish do you have now? more rock will help too! if you have to many fish or if there to large for the tank its going to be dang near impossible to fix the algae problem
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
Welll hmmmmmm alot of fish o.e maybe over stocked lol i KNOWWWW ur gonna say "You need to get rid of the fish becuase it gonna make alot of waste for the algae to grow..." welll i know....
So Far ...
Need more rock
Need more flow
Get Rid Of Fish
valasaraptor
Proud ocelot owner!
lol sorry if were aggressive about it lolol we want to see your tank flourish
little_fish
Moderator
We have told him over and over and over again what he needs to do to make his tank flourish, and he isnt going to do it for a variety of reasons.
valasaraptor
Proud ocelot owner!
shhhhh lol Im trying positive re-enforcement
little_fish
Moderator
good luck!
Cathic
Fish Wrangler
Good Gravy I could follow this thread religiously. Its not worth asking the question or seeking advice if you wont follow it.
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
........ All most of the people sayed was change the bulb.......... So I DID!! ..... Any thing esle? The bulb thing didnt even work out there still growing....
valasaraptor
Proud ocelot owner!
the algae can be caused by multiple reasons,we have explained you need to do everything we told you not just some of it.this hobbie isn't a do what you want to do kind of thing there's reasons for it otherwise your tank will stay algae ridden
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
Kk i might get a few stuff for chrismas :3
Few Rocks (30-40lbs)
Maybe a phoshate reactor
Another power head
Then maybe in feb i can check back if that doesnt work i can change the stock light.... i have a set right here
Few Rocks (30-40lbs)
Maybe a phoshate reactor
Another power head
Then maybe in feb i can check back if that doesnt work i can change the stock light.... i have a set right here
