smidey Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Hi all, i would like to run a poll & then debate the total findings on a following thread once i think we have enough info. I think there is a link between how much filtration you have & how much algae grows in the tank. I have alot of filtration, not high flow & minimal, if any algae. Below is how i would like the info: Filtration rate: 9.5 (200L filtered at 1900L/hr, filter L/hr / tank L ) Algae: 1 (a scale 1-5, 1 being very litle & 5 being alot) Please note how many algae eaters etc you have & if you use algae treatments to. I will record all post info & post the final info on a following thread. Thanks to all who participate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookie Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 what happens if you have algae eaters ? Bn,s etc.. ? also lighting etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 what happens if you have algae eaters ? Bn,s etc.. ? also lighting etc.. please note how many algae eaters you have & if you use algae treatments please note that. i will edit initial thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_W Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 or use agile killers or used chemicals likely to increase algae And Co systems :lol: lighting? and natural sunlight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 filtration rate: 9.5 algae: 1 only have a BN catfish & no water treatments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Filtration: (444L tank filtered at 2400L/ph {used to be 3600L/ph}) Algae: 0 Algae eaters: 1 goldspot pleco (15cm) no chemical treatment tank no 2: Filtration: (250L tank filtered at 1700L/ph) Algae: 1 Algae eaters: 7 small bristlenose no chemical treatment tank no 3: Filtration: (180L tank filtered at 900L/ph) algae: 3.5 no algae eaters no chemical treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookie Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 will stocking levels and size of tank effect it also?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_W Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Sorry but how do measure filtration rate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 just do it the simple way, read the box your filter came in and post the liters per hour rate. also mention the size of your tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Sorry but how do measure filtration rate? filter l/hr divided by tank litres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_W Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 filter l/hr divided by tank litres I know that part lol i meant liters per hour.? and my filter came built in to my tank hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 just do it the simple way, read the box your filter came in and post the liters per hour rate. also mention the size of your tank. but then iwill have to get a calculator & work out rates 50 times, rate will be much more helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakyfish Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Though the problem with measuring filtration like this All canister quote flow rates without media and head height Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakyfish Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Though the problem with measuring filtration like this All canister quote flow rates without media and head height Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I don't think there is any relationship between filtration rate and algae as algae is generally not filtered out and the microbes in the filter contribute to the soluble materials that promote the growth of algae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great White Hand Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Hi Smidey I acknowledge FreakyFish's points, but here is the info you asked for: Filtration: 10.2 - 12 (215ltr (gross, probably 180ltr net) @ 2200 ltr/per/hr) Algae: 1 Algae eaters: 1 BN, 2 SAEs, 8 otto's No chemicals Regards, TGWH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted May 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 I don't think there is any relationship between filtration rate and algae as algae is generally not filtered out and the microbes in the filter contribute to the soluble materials that promote the growth of algae i think there may be, that is why i am asking for info for this poll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 I dont think there is a link between filtration and algae, BUT, i do know that algae doesnt like to grow in direct flow But anyway, what you wanted.... Filtration: 4.8 :lol: Algae: 5! Algae eaters: 2 large BN, 4 medium GBA, Large SAE, Hundreds of baby BN, and 1 clown pleco (dno if that is an algae eater or not though) No chemicals - Chemicals are bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 I may be wrong as im still new to all this but my geuss would be the big contributers to algae are; Light nutrients waterchanges Plant & or fish load. Feeding (what and or quantities) In saying tht if your filters low on good bacteria (ie not cycled then you may get algae as things will more than likely be out of balance. I maybe way off so please correct me if im wrong. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Its not so much those things mincie, but its the balance of those things. If the balance is not correct, you will get algae. easy as that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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