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Lonewolfblue · 08-02-2006, 10:52 PM

Actually, as long as everything is in sync and the plants are thriving, it's near impossible for algae to take control. But once you lose that edge, it will come, and fast. With the lighting you have, it shouldn't be too bad. Just don't do a DIY for the 55G, as you will more than likely get BBA and fast. What BBA really likes is low fluctuating CO2 levels, as well as low nitrates or high phosphates. DIY is great in small tanks, but larger ones are more prone to get BBA with DIY if it's not putting out enough CO2.

08-02-2006, 10:52 PM	#112 (permalink)
Lonewolfblue Super Fish Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 1,283	Actually, as long as everything is in sync and the plants are thriving, it's near impossible for algae to take control. But once you lose that edge, it will come, and fast. With the lighting you have, it shouldn't be too bad. Just don't do a DIY for the 55G, as you will more than likely get BBA and fast. What BBA really likes is low fluctuating CO2 levels, as well as low nitrates or high phosphates. DIY is great in small tanks, but larger ones are more prone to get BBA with DIY if it's not putting out enough CO2. __________________ 5.5G Crypt tank, 10W CF Screw-in. No filter, and air wand for circulation 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar 4 10G Tanks - Various setups