Surface algae

[moldyform]

I have had this algae for a while now and its makes working in my fishtank a pain!!
This floating algae is a brownish green flim on the surface which getts thicker the longer i leave it.

I have a blowere set up that blows the surface algae to one end and i siphon it out. But it always comes back fast!!

I would like to introduce some dicsus soonish but would like to get this algea business sorted out first.

water paremeters are:

temp: 28
ph: 6.5
kh: 76
Gh: 107
Ammo: 0
Phospates: 0.5
nitrates:5
nitrites: 0


Im adding powdered potassium nitrates, and the sechem range according to need.

Cheers

[moldyform]

This algae is still there after 4 days of leaving the tank in total darkness and no c02 input.????

Is there some chemical that i can add to kill it off?

[Greggy]

Get an Eheim surface skimmer.

Regards,

Greggy

[moldyform]

seems like it the only wat to go.
Cheers

[moldyform]

Will this connect to an external canister filter?
http://www.thereefshop.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20&products_id=990

cheers

[atti]

Hi moldyform,

Here is a link to the Fluval (Hagen) surface skimmer instruction manual.

http://www.hagen.com/usa/aquatic/manual.cfm

The Eheim one is dearer, but heaps better as it adjusts to the level of the aquarium.

Cheers

Atti

[MangoR34]

It may not be algae. I've noticed in most planted tank the film of oil buildup and quite high and blocks up lighting for the plants.

The use of a surface skimmer will do the job.

[moldyform]

Yep in the process of getting a eheim surface skimmer.

cheers

[Greggy]

Let me know if you need any help getting it setup. It takes a bit to get them 'just right' in terms of flow levels and the like.

Regards,

Greggy