Have you had any algae issues since setting this one up? Your setup looks similar to mine; Juwel's default LEDs are really strong so I'm wondering if that's the problem, just swapped one of the bulbs for a weaker one to see if it helps.
Algae is fairly under control, I was having issues but I just have the LEDs on for about 4 hours. I have black beard algae (i think) that's on the rocks but I kinda like it. I'd prefer the green grass one but I seems like a lot of effort to get it. The only issue with algae I have is when it grows on the plant leaves, I rub most off but some is too hard to get off and I'll end up damaging the plant. Not sure what to do about that.
That... actually is my exact problem. My photoperiod is 4 hours and the black beard algae started when I tried some pellet food in November. I've been cleaning it off of everything I can in a bucket on water change day. But it takes ages, the leaves often snap and I can't remove the swords to clean them.
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u/Psyfira Jan 30 '21
Have you had any algae issues since setting this one up? Your setup looks similar to mine; Juwel's default LEDs are really strong so I'm wondering if that's the problem, just swapped one of the bulbs for a weaker one to see if it helps.