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Help me with this algea on my anubias

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I have a fully planted 36 gallon Bowfront tank.I run a Rena XP2 Canister filter.Tank is fully cycled.I have a Coralife T5HO Colormax and 6,700k Bulbs.They are on from 7am-7pm.I hear 8 hrs at most for a tank?
I get most the algea on my Anubias.There is just a little black hair algea on my Val and Amazon Sword.Whay causes this algea?
 

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Ok...So I used the Hydrogen Peroxide on my plants and Driftwood.Lots of bubbles but nothing changed.I also put in the 6,700 Coralife bulb lastnight.Now I have 2 of the same bulbs on my fixture.I'm not sure i'm liking the way my tank looks under both these lights:(Makes it look a little more yellow.Also makes it look like its kinda cloudy but it's not.So are these the right bulbs then?Looks a lot brighter.Is this ok for my fish too?
 
#33 ·
I see now that I probably should have used the peroxide instead of the diluted bleach, like I did. I lost a few leaves on my Anubia Frazeri. Maybe that wouldn't have happened had I used the peroxide? Next time that's what I'll do. The stuff is still trying to come back. It sure helps a LOT if you keep ahead of it. Otherwise, it tries to take over, and it doesn't take long! I had it only on my Anubias, then within days I saw it on some river rock, then a miniature sword. I know I need more plants--my big sword died, and I can't seem to keep any kind of moss alive. No idea why. Can't keep duckweed or frog bit alive either. I think the filter is moving the surface too much. About the only thing that does well for me is Java Fern and my Apon. Oh, and I have the tiny anubia too. Minima, I think it is? I love it! Always stays green and so cute!
 
#34 ·
Duckweed doesn't care if there is current or not, I've got it being pushed under constantly in one tank and it just keeps getting thicker and thicker. Frog bit is similar enough that i doubt movement bothers it either. What's the water hardness?
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#35 ·
PH is 7.6-7.8. Hardness is considered medium-hard. (Forgot the number).
 
#37 ·
The algae didn't turn a reddish pink color? It should show some results in about 24 hrs. You may have to do a few treatments to get results. The 6700K bulbs are the correct ones for plant growth. They do show a little yellowish cast. It's something you can get use to in time. If you really don't care for the color, you can add a 10,000K bulb. this will change the color enough to make it appealing to the human eye. If the peroxide don't take care of the algae issue to your satisfaction, you can try using Excel in the same manor. It will work also, but just more expensive to use.
 
#39 ·
Did you leave the plants/ driftwood set for a while before you put it back in the tank.
With the Excel being more expensive I would put it in a spray bottle, and mist it, as opposed to pouring it on. Once you mist it, let it set for about 20 minutes before returning it to the tank. Also don't rinse it before returning.
I am finding that BBA is building a resistance to both peroxide, and Excel. It might take a few treatment treatments to eradicate it
 
#45 ·
Anubias don't like a lot of light or fertilizer in the water. Cut the lighting down to 6 hours at most and cut out the comp. Fish poop and regular water changes are enough for them. You are using to many chemicals which are causing the algae problem. Anubias don't do well with too much flourish, etc.
 
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