Liquidreel Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Hello! I am currently battling with Staghorn algae. Which for some reason is only affecting one of my tanks. Would love some help! The tank is a 16 Gallon Fluval Spec and I use the included light on a two light cycle day. In the morning for 1 hour, and in the evening for 5. Stocking: 1 Kuhli Loach 6 Cherry Shrimp 6 Spotted Blue Eye rainbows 8 Ember Tetras 4 Pygmy Cory Cats Parameters 16 Gallon Tank PH 7.8 Ammonia 0 Nitrite 0 Nitrate 5ppm (water changed yesterday) I am currently dosing Easy Carbon once a day. But it seems to only have an effect when I spot treat. And not when I dose the entire tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 How are you running your lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidreel Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 Just now, Streetwise said: How are you running your lights? I am not sure what you mean by that. It’s on a timer for 6 hours total in the day. And is in the first light setting that this lamp comes with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidreel Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 @Cory would love some input if possible 🙂 or is it okay to make a repost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) The plants in your photo look great. I don't see any problems. Edited December 24, 2020 by Streetwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidreel Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, Streetwise said: The plants in your photo look great. I don't see any problems. There is a lot of Staghorn algae on the Val and the edges of the leaves on the anubias and the swords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Cory Posted December 24, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 24, 2020 I'd get some amano shrimp or a siamese algae eater to work on it while the tank balances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidreel Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 48 minutes ago, Cory said: I'd get some amano shrimp or a siamese algae eater to work on it while the tank balances. Sounds good! Is there any additional tests/ things I could try to cut out the source of the Staghorn? I remember you mentioning on a stream that it takes time to arrive so it will take time to get rid of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdogtrainer Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) My BF had a big issue with stag horn and fixed it by decreasing lighting and adding 3 otocinclus and 2 amano shrimp. Before: After: Edited December 24, 2020 by Jdogtrainer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 22 hours ago, Jdogtrainer said: My BF had a big issue with stag horn and fixed it by decreasing lighting and adding 3 otocinclus and 2 amano shrimp. When you say reduced lighting. Do you mean the intensity or the eight of time they are on for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 I am currently trying to sort out some staghorn algae issues. It’s very hard to know what to do. a few days ago I stopped using liquid fertiliser thinking it could cause it. But after reading the aquarium co-op article on algae it says this can make things worse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidreel Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Joey said: I am currently trying to sort out some staghorn algae issues. It’s very hard to know what to do. a few days ago I stopped using liquid fertiliser thinking it could cause it. But after reading the aquarium co-op article on algae it says this can make things worse! I agree. I have been dosing the carbon but it has been difficult to be consistent. I’m doing the Amano Shrimp path now and I’ll let you know how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdogtrainer Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Joey said: When you say reduced lighting. Do you mean the intensity or the eight of time they are on for? In my case reduced the time the light was on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Like of light can encourage algae I have read you should have a minimum lighting period of 8 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 I have had the lights on in the tank for only about 6 - 7 hrs a day. But saying that, there is a fair amount of ambient light in the tank room, so I am unsure if that should be included in the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 I think starting tomorrow i will start a strict schedule of dosing ferts and liquid carbon and watch what happens. I have to learn to be patient and await results. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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