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Re: persistent algae problem
Tom wrote:
I have 20 gallon tanks with 110 watts sitting on them algae free for
many
years. The better the filter, the less chance of GW.
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Which type of light do you have on that 20 gallon tank? Is it the
triphosphor lamp or the full spectrum lamp? I am curious because I am
wondering if tri-phosphor lamps are able to destabilize the chelator in
TMG. It sure appears to me that when I use triphosphor lamps I have to
constantly add trace elements way out of proportion to the light level.
I have noticed that other people have to add large amounts of trace with
those 96 watt fixtures. Maybe Roxanne is just not able to keep up with
the trace elements.
Wayne