So far the main problem....most of u guys had ask me is algae!
Not to say im Cocky....but i laugh at algae...for me algae is a long time defeated enemy ...they are history!
when people ask me about algae.....i was wondering why people never learn...since the basic facts are there...but still the problem keep coming back....or is it they are getting the wrong information....or some smart alec forum guru had spread tons of second hand information on hear say basis.
in my life time ..i have set up hundreds of planted tanks, tested hundreds of different plant species... for my clients....but for my own personnel tank i would go back to the basic, planting the way i know best..using cheap diy equipment, cheap fine gravel, cheap ferts etc etc....in this way my skills are tested.....whats the point of having ADA soil...since we learn nothing....poke your plants in ADA soil...guarantee they will grow....u attain the GURU statues with your lovely plants....but take away ADA ...u cant even grow peanuts!!!....thats the gospel truth.
When i judge a Tank ...the first thing i would look at is the substrate....only then i look at the plants and its age. and if u have fine gravel substrate and your plants are rooting nicely and happens to spell exotic species...i would say...brader your tank is A1...top class. tell me your story.
but if the substrate is ADA or any other expensive soil...your tank will not receive a closer inspection from me no matter what exotic plants u have....simply because 75% of your battle is being won by purchasing with hard cash! very little skill by yourself.
The point of this story is ....u have very little skill ...and because of that..Algae keeps knocking on your door!
So once and for all....i will help u sharpen your skill starting with the basic ...u need to have a foundation before u build your house. i want u to be as cocky as i am when the question of algae is been pop to u....aaaah kacang la!
Just like in a video arcade game u progress from level to level...if u play Counter Strike...im sure u will be easy meat if u play level 6 without mastering level one....get the point.
lets breakdown this topic on how to counter algae to several parts.
1) lightings
2) ferts
3) filterations and water movements
4) yourself to blame.
aaah...my gf just called...man .. its sunday, i skip church this morning and my gf was determine i wont skip her ..hahaha
gotta run ....TO be continue!
