RE: [APD] BGA and Floating Plants

[Sean Kettle <kettles at videotron_ca>]

I have no problem with adding nitrate to the one planted tank.... And that's
what I've done.

However, the breeding tank, which only has 1 crypt, 1 bunch of java moss and
1 lace java fern is another issue.  German Rams are sensitive to water
chemistry changes, and I fear the introduction of nitrates my stunt or stall
breeding attempts.

-----Original Message-----
From: aquatic-plants-bounces+kettles=videotron_ca at actwin.com
[mailto:aquatic-plants-bounces+kettles=videotron_ca at actwin.com] On Behalf Of
Jim Seidman
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 12:34 PM
To: aquatic-plants at actwin_com
Subject: Re: [APD] BGA and Floating Plants


Sean, your nitrate level is almost certainly the problem. Every time I've
suffered a BGA infestation has been when my nitrate levels were too low. If
they're unmeasurable in your tank, you have a definite problem with
macronutrients.

In my personal experience, a nitrate level less than 2 ppm is asking for
trouble. I generally shoot for 5-10 ppm NO3.

For me a 4-day blackout worked well to kill the BGA. Then regular dosing of
KNO3 kept it away.

- Jim Seidman



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