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Still struggling with algae control. Tried seveflake, didn't work out.

Had some success with duckweed, actually ate it all up. But hornwort and frogbit didn't last long, got destroyed.

Looking for alternative solutions - any other recommendations?

akirien wrote: ↑Sat Sep 07, 2024 7:50 pm Still struggling with algae control. Tried seveflake, didn't work out.

Had some success with duckweed, actually ate it all up. But hornwort and frogbit didn't last long, got destroyed.

Looking for alternative solutions - any other recommendations?

How's the parlour palm coming along, just a thought but maybe more plant roots could be the answer, things like Monsterra or Philodendron might work well in this situation.

willie32 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 07, 2024 10:48 pm

akirien wrote: ↑Sat Sep 07, 2024 7:50 pm Still struggling with algae control. Tried seveflake, didn't work out.

Had some success with duckweed, actually ate it all up. But hornwort and frogbit didn't last long, got destroyed.

Looking for alternative solutions - any other recommendations?

How's the parlour palm coming along, just a thought but maybe more plant roots could be the answer, things like Monsterra or Philodendron might work well in this situation.

The parlour palm's still looking nice and green, but it hasn't grown much. With dogs around, I'm a bit concerned about toxicity - some plants aren't safe for them.

You could make little planters that hang off the edge or just wrap the stem with wire and dangle it over the side of the tank. There's a YouTube channel I came across that's really helpful for DIY aquarium plant stuff - this guy's got some great ideas.

Mbuna are notorious for their love of plants - they just can't get enough of them. In the wild, they don't really have much to do with plants, but peacocks, on the other hand, have a different environment and requirements, so they often do coexist with plants.

When you put plants with mbuna, you're essentially feeding them. If you want to try and keep plants with them, you'll need to opt for tougher varieties like Anubias, java fern or Bolbitis - these can survive their attention, but they're not a natural part of the fish's environment.

I think you should keep trying with floating plants, you might find one they don't eat. Water lettuce, salvinia, or redroot floater could be worth a shot.

willie32 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 07, 2024 10:48 pm

akirien wrote: ↑Sat Sep 07, 2024 7:50 pm Still struggling with algae control. Tried seveflake, didn't work out.

Had some success with duckweed, actually ate it all up. But hornwort and frogbit didn't last long, got destroyed.

Looking for alternative solutions - any other recommendations?

How's the parlour palm coming along, just a thought but maybe more plant roots could be the answer, things like Monsterra or Philodendron might work well in this situation.

Just got back from buying some plants, will let you know how it goes