algae

Hi, I have a relatively newly planted aquarium (about 2 months). Is a a low tech 10 gallon with a 1.8 wpg led light. I leave this light on 7 hours per day. The tank contains Java fern, water wisteria, anubias Nana, and staurogyne repens. Brown algae has been an issue from the start and now...

Thought I should post it here as in my journal I don't reach everyone. IMO this is a very simple, cheap but effective method to keep the tank clean as possible. To much can organic waste can trigger algae like BBA (which we all hate don't we). Items needed: Turkey baster Hose (I use a 9/12...

I have been an avid aquarium lover for many years but have never really stepped into high quality planting before. About 4 months ago I invested in a new 60 gallon bowfront tank setup. I wanted to create a tank with a nicely aquascaped scene. I purchased a 5lb CO2 tank, a digital meter and a...