What can I do about elevated nitrite levels (nitrite peak)?
Hello, using sera toxivec plus very generuous partial water changes - however without filter "cleaning" - are recommended as immediate measures. The so-called nitrite peak will then...
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What can I use to treat fungal infections when there are shrimps in the tank?
Hello, sera omnipur can be used in such cases since it is copper free. sera mycopur, however, is not tolerated by shrimps due to its - albeit low - copper contents. Best regards se...
What to do in case of brush algae?
Hello, the following approach is effective in the long run:regulate the ratio betwen nitrate and phosphate in a way that the plants are just sufficiently provided with nitrogen and...
What to do in case of floating algae in the aquarium?
Hello, reducing the nitrite value is of course good, since nitrite is very toxic for fish. However, it has nothing to do with algae growth. As an immediate measure, you can bind the...
Which are suitable sand grain sizes?
Hello, Concerning "sand 0.5 mm":no, that is alright. However, it must be round grained (not crushed sand), especially if there are fish in the aquarium that live on the bottom or...
Which fertilizers are suitable in case of diminished plant growth?
Hello, if it is really caused by lacking minerals, sera florena (liquid) is recommended for stem plants, sera florenette (tablets) for plants with strong roots such as Echinodorus sp...