Re: BGA a troublesome pest!
Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 4:23 am
Low nitrates is not the cause of BGA. Low nitrates slows plant growth, which results in higher concentration of nutrients in the water column, which results in BGA growth. It's actually excess levels of trace elements that induces BGA growth.SCORPIO wrote:BGA appears in the aquarium due to low level of nitrate and slow circulation. It is best to increase the circulation of water and black out for several days to get rid of BGA.
Using antibiotic, you can remove BGA. It will kill bacteria but antibiotic also known to kill useful bacteria. So always try natural remedies to remove algae.