[Dapnia cultivation]

I have been trying to set up a Daphnia, tank for stable food supply. I have not seen much growth let alone the prolific growth your article:

https://www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/aquarium/daphnia-culturing-how-to-raise-daphnia

describes here despite strict adherence to your recommendations from the article. I have an aqueon 50 on this tank with one of aquarium coops coarse foam filters  covering the intake ( and an airstone) Could I be killing the Daphnia, with this filter?

Matt

[Staghorn problems]

I have been fighting   the Staghorn battle. I thought I won when I took out all the fish, and removed all the plants and washed them in 20:1 chlorox (which is 6% sodium hypochlorite before dilution) dip then a neutralizing dip made from high concentrate SAFE (seachem).  full water change, replamned  everything, Treated water everyday with Easycarbon 2 pumps. But I have noticed it slowly returning. So I have been administering the 2 pumps Easy Carbon via a syringe and a 25 gauge 7" spinal needle to spot treat the worst spots. I don't think I can spot treat the whole aquarium with only 2mls/day.

Can I use API algeafix also at 2mls/day in conjunction with the glutaraldehyde?

I know you sit has been discussed you  can  could spot treat with 3% HOOH. How many mls HOOH can I use per day to eradicate this infestation?

PS I also have an 11w UVC light in the hang on the back filter to kill algae also.

 

Any helpful hints would be appreciated...