kshrbkn Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 so, I have this algae all over the tank. Is it the beginning of BBA? there are no fuzzy clumps of it. rather, its is wispy filaments all over the place. ammonia\nitrites are 0. nitrates are 75. have been using tabs, easy green. no co2. stingray light on 6 hours a day. what to do to eliminate it \ control it? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscusLover Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 On 9/15/2022 at 6:59 PM, kshrbkn said: so, I have this algae all over the tank. Is it the beginning of BBA? there are no fuzzy clumps of it. rather, its is wispy filaments all over the place. ammonia\nitrites are 0. nitrates are 75. have been using tabs, easy green. no co2. stingray light on 6 hours a day. what to do to eliminate it \ control it? thanks Looks like hair algae if I am correct, the best thing you could do is just less lighting and also get some fish or inverts that eat hair algae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepere Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Well, reading the title of your post had me scratching my head…. Is there any aquarium keeper with “wanted algae” in their tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenspace Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 (edited) In addition to trying to manually remove it and getting fish or shrimp that might eat it, I would reduce your nitrate levels through regular water changes. 75 seems high to me and might cause algae issues. Also, even at 6 hours a light could be too bright (is it dimmable?) if there's not enough plants and also cause algae. Edited September 16, 2022 by Greenspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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