Re: [AGA Member] Blue-green algae

["Wendy S. Katz" <katzndogs@alltel.net>]

On 09/21/03 9:15 PM, "william ruyle" <inquartata@comcast.net> wrote:


> Wendy, I would not use erythromycin at all but if you do, please find
> temporary quarters for the fish. I feel your pain, having been there myself,

Thanks for the warning Bill.  I'm very fond of my Rams.

> and suggest you redo your substrate: the fine sand is working like an
> occlusive patch over a lot of organics (clay, peat) which is causing the
> problem. Use a much coarser sand mixed with profile or similar material to
> provide a looser substrate. If nitrates like you said are below detection,
> the lighting is adequate, overfeeding and overfertilization is not going on,
> then oxygen deficiency is suspect.

Interesting...do you mean oxygen deficiency to the roots?  I've read that
the plant delivers oxygen to the roots through its tissue.

>Using erythromycin is a nice bandaid, but
> not definitive tx.

I agree, that's why I've held off this long.

>Check the krib and apd archives for a whole passel of
> info on this subject.

Thanks! I will

Wendy
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Wendy S. Katz
Lexington, KY
mailto: katzndogs@alltel.net

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