parrdog Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 G'day All, What "k" should I get to encourage nice green Algae and help out my Anubias, some brand names would also be helpful? Also, do the 5000-6000k globes emit a yellowish light or are they nice and white like the 10000k? Thanks for your help, Jamie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grungefreek Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 nice green Algae Hmm there is no such thing in my mind, Algae is the Devil Ok if ya want algae to grow, just use 3000K bulbs, or better, give the tank direct sunlight. If you want your anubias to grow, use 5000-6400K bulbs. These bulbs emit a nice white light. The ones that emit yellow light are "warm white" bulbs and are usually about 3000-3200K . The 5000K bulbs are called "natural white" and 6400K bulbs are labelled as "daylight". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punie Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Err. Pardon my question but why'd you want algae to grow? Plants do well with a Kelvin rating of between 6500 - 10000 (a little too blue IMO) Anyways, even as i'd maentioned this in a previous thread, the colour of lighting affecting algae theroy has yet to be proven yet and i'd take it with a pinch of salt if i were you. Algae doesn't mean just leaving it in the sun, it means a lack of nutrient or excess nutrient. As you can see, some ponds/lakes exposed to the sun still remain crystal clear. Hope this helps, Jerome Nature's Aquarium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrdog Posted September 27, 2004 Author Share Posted September 27, 2004 Thanks for the replys guys. I want green algae to grow for my Tropheus to graze on. To tell you the truth, I actually like the look of really green algae growing on the rocks, not on the glass though. Thanks again, Jamie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punie Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 its tough just getting 1 type of algae to grow. u gotta balance it well youd prolly end up with more than u bargained for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrdog Posted September 28, 2004 Author Share Posted September 28, 2004 Would Gro-Lux tubes by Sylvania Lighting be a good choice? Thanks, Jamie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punie Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 IMO, its just a brand. If you can find NEC tubes in bunnings with the same kelvin rating, it'll save you heaps But if you've got cash to spare and cant get around to shopping around for them, sure its a good brand for planted tanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grungefreek Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 If ya want good algae growth mate, Phosphates,phosphates and more phosphates. Algae will go crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrdog Posted September 28, 2004 Author Share Posted September 28, 2004 Thanks again. Jamie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMill Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 IMO, its just a brand. If you can find NEC tubes in bunnings with the same kelvin rating, it'll save you heaps Gotta say I have always found Sylvania and Osram tubes to be far cheaper than the equivalent NEC tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punie Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 You're kidding! I always though Syl's were pretty steep and NEC's are pretty cheap! Wouldn't know that much though, i'm a CF purist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannula Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 I personally use NEC tri-phosphurs, cheap as chips and seem good with plants, all my plants are low to medium light dependant though. Does anyone have any suggestions for adding phosphates to an African cichlid tank? Ie which fertilisers etc for luss green algae in a medium stocked tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punie Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 If you want that kinda effect why not try moss? I mean its not exactly the same, but her it's a nice patch to graze on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grungefreek Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Hmm i dont know where u would obtain phosphates from. I doubt any aquarium fert will have any seeing as they make them without it so u dont get alage outbreaks. Hmm overstocking will give high phosphates, especially with goldfish, so i would say it would be the same with cichlids, but that again brings more problems. Hmm dunno, will have a look round and see what i can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannula Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 I might just let the Java Moss go mad. The fish are as follows (standard 4'): Dimi Comp, 2 x Malawi Blue Dolphins, Lombardoi, Fuelibourni, Travase, Tropheus duboisi, Red Top Black Bar, Cobwe, Polystigma. All from Malawi except the Tropehus but it seems happy muching on the moss. Quite a mixture but they have grown up together and seem to only like eating what they are supposed to, so I don't have to worry about too higher protein for the herbs and omnis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMill Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 If you really want to add phosphate, use mono potassium phosphate from a hydroponics store, I think it is also called MPK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agro77 Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 If one was to travel to bunnings, and purchace some hydranger ?spelling fertilizer you would find algae going nuts and it is safe for your little friends. Has no amonia in it and contains Plenty of Phophrous for helthly Algae growth!!! Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannula Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Don't know of any hydroponics shops nearby so Bunnings is where I'll go. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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