Algae

Got this Algae issue recently and even i turn on the UV light, it just doesn't keep the algae away...is my biomedia not working anymore ?? Any expert??

[holysinner]

Originally Posted by DarDar

Got this Algae issue recently and even i turn on the UV light, it just doesn't keep the algae away...is my biomedia not working anymore ?? Any expert??

get feifeng to handle it if its algae sticking at the tank surface..if its green water then UV light and less feeding and too much lights..

my light had been on for 24/7 a few years le and the feed regime still remain the same or lesser on the uv light still got algae...dunno what happened also leh

Hello ,

I saw that you mentioned you on the light 24/7. Is there any reasons ?
Plants and fishes need rest too.

Algae is as a result of too much nutrient or nitrate , together with light - they multiply very fast.

Some suggested ideas are :

1. Reduce the light. 8 hours a day probably is good enough

2. Reduce the nutrient or nitrate by not overfeeding

3. More frequent water change is a quick remedy for now until such time you see a reduction of algae

4. Add more fast growing plants to absorb the nitrate

5. Do not add any more fishes.

6. Clear any uneaten food or rotten leaves etc

7. Check to see if your filter is choked up. Clean the wool part only . Do not wash the bio ring !

8. Enjoy !

[PNT Guy]

Originally Posted by bio ring

Hello ,

I saw that you mentioned you on the light 24/7. Is there any reasons ?
Plants and fishes need rest too.

Algae is as a result of too much nutrient or nitrate , together with light - they multiply very fast.

Some suggested ideas are :

1. Reduce the light. 8 hours a day probably is good enough

2. Reduce the nutrient or nitrate by not overfeeding

3. More frequent water change is a quick remedy for now until such time you see a reduction of algae

4. Add more fast growing plants to absorb the nitrate

5. Do not add any more fishes.

6. Clear any uneaten food or rotten leaves etc

7. Check to see if your filter is choked up. Clean the wool part only . Do not wash the bio ring !

8. Enjoy !

Second that. But bio ring can still rinse with tank's water or dechlorinated water la... If nt the bio ring choke with dirt also not effective.

Btw how old is your UV light? As it needs to be regularly replaced as the effectiveness decrease with time. Usually if on 24/7 replace every 6mths.

Originally Posted by bio ring

Hello ,

I saw that you mentioned you on the light 24/7. Is there any reasons ?
Plants and fishes need rest too.

Algae is as a result of too much nutrient or nitrate , together with light - they multiply very fast.

Some suggested ideas are :

1. Reduce the light. 8 hours a day probably is good enough

2. Reduce the nutrient or nitrate by not overfeeding

3. More frequent water change is a quick remedy for now until such time you see a reduction of algae

4. Add more fast growing plants to absorb the nitrate

5. Do not add any more fishes.

6. Clear any uneaten food or rotten leaves etc

7. Check to see if your filter is choked up. Clean the wool part only . Do not wash the bio ring !

8. Enjoy !

PS. Mine is a black tanks therefore when i switch off the light, my red will tend stick to the surface of the glass which deemed will cause de beri easily, afterall all it's life it in 24/7 lightning therefore i might be a little scared of darkness ...

Originally Posted by PNT Guy

Second that. But bio ring can still rinse with tank's water or dechlorinated water la... If nt the bio ring choke with dirt also not effective.

Btw how old is your UV light? As it needs to be regularly replaced as the effectiveness decrease with time. Usually if on 24/7 replace every 6mths.

Bro, any other ways to determine the lifespan of the bulb as mine is a second hand one

[some_1s]

Originally Posted by DarDar

PS. Mine is a black tanks therefore when i switch off the light, my red will tend stick to the surface of the glass which deemed will cause de beri easily, afterall all it's life it in 24/7 lightning therefore i might be a little scared of darkness ...



Bro, any other ways to determine the lifespan of the bulb as mine is a second hand one

nvm just let the aro use to it .i got 5 aro comm when off or on the light they just run like map

[PNT Guy]

Originally Posted by DarDar

PS. Mine is a black tanks therefore when i switch off the light, my red will tend stick to the surface of the glass which deemed will cause de beri easily, afterall all it's life it in 24/7 lightning therefore i might be a little scared of darkness ...



Bro, any other ways to determine the lifespan of the bulb as mine is a second hand one

no effective way to tell. the best i can think off if its no longer clearing algae its also time to replace the uv bulb.

[ESP]

Check NO3 & PO4 reading.

http://www.jbl.de/en/aquatics-freshw...e-test-set-no3
http://www.jbl.de/en/aquatics-freshw...l-po4-sensitiv

Originally Posted by DarDar

Got this Algae issue recently and even i turn on the UV light, it just doesn't keep the algae away...is my biomedia not working anymore ?? Any expert??

Originally Posted by DarDar

Got this Algae issue recently and even i turn on the UV light, it just doesn't keep the algae away...is my biomedia not working anymore ?? Any expert??

Care to share how is biomedia got to do with algae?