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Old March 25th 05, 04:05 AM
Elaine T
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Justin Boucher wrote:
Then why doesn't a bloom happen everytime you do a major water change? I
can understand the regular maintenance water changes, but what about the
times when a major change is needed? (say greater than 50%)


Because there are other algae and bacteria established in older tanks
that use up other limiting nutrients.

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