it is brown/dark alage. The brown algae is on the glass and the dark one on
the leaves of plants.
The bulb is the one that came with my tank. I am not sure how may watts per
gallon they give or exactly what kind of bulb.
Is not in direct sunlight. I need to get a phosphate kit. I will do so soon
and repost to see what you think.
Any other recommendations on fertilizer, type of bulbs, plants are welcome.


"coolchinchilla" wrote in message
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Pedro wrote:
What is your experience with fertilizers and CO2? I am currently
experiencing algae on the glass of my tank and leaves.
I think is because water my dosing of fertilizers and CO2 is not the
correct, it is over what it should be. I use liquid CO2 and Tropical
Master GRow.
My tank is a 58G tank that has vals, differen types of swords, dwarf sag,
red ludwiga, and some other plants I can't remember there name. The light
is on for around 10-12 hrs a day.
What doses do you recommend? What can I do to save my plants and get rid
of the alage?

What kind of algae is it? (green, brown, stringy?) That might help to
know how to treat the algae you have now. Check out this site:
http://www.plantgeek.net/article_viewer.php?id=9

Another thing that affects algae growth other than ferts & CO2 is the
amount of light. What kind of bulbs do you have on this tank? What are
the watts per gallon? Is the tank in direct sunlight? Do you have a
phosphate test?

Check out the stickies at the top of the freshwater planted aquarium
forum. I found them very helpful:
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewforum.php?f=21

Good luck.
coolchinchilla