Taking the plunge with biopellets

[GMGQ]

Havent checked phosphates lately.

But dont the biopellets reduce Nitrates AND Phosphates?

I havent had a bacterial bloom (knock on wood). Hair algae levels have been relatively the same since the start. But some algae on the back glass has started to turn grey...

Originally Posted by ottoman

Gary, have you check your phosphates? it may be the phosphates feeding your hair algae, not nitrates. I also run some GFO together with Biopellets. I read bacteria takes nitrates and phosphates in a ratio. So if there is no nitrates present, phosphates will not be reduced. Don't just take my words, do some research.

Too fast = Bacteria Bloom = No good