Hi all!
Its been a (long) while, but here I am again!
I recently set up a 30l nano cube for my wife, with my first ever CO2 set-up to get the plants up and running fast.
FYI: it is a "JBL PROFLORA CO2 Basic Set V", which includes the "Pro Flora Taifun Glass Midi" diffusor.
My problem is that the ceramic disk of the diffusor is green with algae and I can't get it clean!
I understand that scrubbing is taboo, so I did some research in the netz and decided to try Hydrogen Peroxide (3%) as the least dangerous for the fish.
This did not work AT ALL, even after 24 hours immersion
Do I really have to use bleach, then tank conditioner to get rid of the chlorine etc. etc.?
I am wondering if it might actually be worth it to buy a new diffusor, once every few months (they "only" cost about €15), or even a different type that is easier to clean?
All help is greatly appreciated!
Cheers
YnotFish
How to clean an "algaefied" CO2 Diffusor?
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bleach is fine. I used to have two and swap them out. You only need to soak in bleach/water for say 10 minutes or so and then give them a good soak in dechlorinated water (i change it twice and leave it a good hour each time)
Get yourself a Aquario Neo as these are brilliant for ultra-fine bubbles.
Get yourself a Aquario Neo as these are brilliant for ultra-fine bubbles.
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Hi again!
Thanks for the advice. I live in Germany, so I am having some trouble translating "bleach" into something that I can buy here.
I found one product, which states that it is:
And the rule about "diluting with 50% water", would make it a 2.5% solution. Is that what I need?
Cheers
YnotFish
Thanks for the advice. I live in Germany, so I am having some trouble translating "bleach" into something that I can buy here.
I found one product, which states that it is:
- "under" 5% Chlorine based Bleach.
- 2.8g Sodium hypochlorite per 100g liquid.
And the rule about "diluting with 50% water", would make it a 2.5% solution. Is that what I need?
Cheers
YnotFish
Cheers!
YnotFish
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hydrogen peroxide will work but you'll need to leave it for a lot longer. I think liquid co2 works as well, but no idea how long you'd need to leave it.
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Argh! In the meantime, the tank was CO2-less for 3 days and now we have "spider web algae".
We removed most by hand and are now hoping that restoring the CO2 will get rid of it...
Maybe we should invest in an Oto, or some Nerite snails? The tank is only 30l and already has 5 Endler males in it...
We removed most by hand and are now hoping that restoring the CO2 will get rid of it...
Maybe we should invest in an Oto, or some Nerite snails? The tank is only 30l and already has 5 Endler males in it...
Cheers!
YnotFish
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a nerite or amano shrimp will work well. Otto's do better in groups and bigger tanks