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Discussion in 'Algae' started by Hectorcl, Nov 1, 2012.

  1. Hectorcl

    Hectorcl

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    Can you guys help? This algae started in my tank. I have a lot of lighting and lights are on up to 16hours a day. Also noticed s thin film on the water, have increased the pressure on the spray-bar to get some surface agitation. The algae is also starting to grow on the glass of my aquarium

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  3. Ryno

    Ryno Kenaal baber

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    get a timer set your lights for 6hours a day. dose seachem excel :) your light period is the problem there
     
  4. green guppy

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    I bought a timer for R100 from a horticulture shop. Although I'm sure you could try Builders. I have a new ADA set up and my tank gets 8 hours per day. No algae so far (touch wood).
     
  5. manicmonkey

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    agree on the timer switch i deacrease the time my lights run when the algae starts by half an hour every second week till order is restored then i up the tempo againsome of your plants will also close once they are done photosynthesizing rotala colourata does this
     

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