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	Mystery Algae...
manborg Hobbyist Posts: 142 Kudos: 125 Votes: 16 Registered: 04-Apr-2005	Does anyone know what kind of algae this is in my pictures and if its a problem, how do I fix it? Thanks. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/manborg22/detail?.dir=3b19&.dnm=e1de.jpg&.src=ph http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/manborg22/detail?.dir=3b19&.dnm=1706.jpg&.src=ph Last edited by manborg at 08-Apr-2005 12:45
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
FMZ Enthusiast Posts: 271 Kudos: 503 Votes: 5 Registered: 30-Jul-2002	It looks like a Black brush algae to me...if you are using CO2, somehow up the production of ur CO2. You can also get SAE or Florida Flagfish, they both eat it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
manborg Hobbyist Posts: 142 Kudos: 125 Votes: 16 Registered: 04-Apr-2005	Thanks FMZ. I am actually getting a CO2 dispenser this weekend. Should I cut those leaves of the plant, or just let them be?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	If you don't have a fish that will eat it, you're best bet is to remove the leaves. It's a pain to remove it manually, and you should get new growth fairly quickly. *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
manborg Hobbyist Posts: 142 Kudos: 125 Votes: 16 Registered: 04-Apr-2005	It seems my plecos avoid it...is there a type of fish that prefers it, or in the least will eat it at all?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	Depends on the size of your tank and the inhabitants. True Siamese Algae eaters will eat it, as will Florida flagfish (so I've read and been told). However, SAE's grow to 5-6 inches and are quite active, and Florida Flagfish can be aggressive to slower moving fish, or to other bottom dwellers. You may just have to up CO2 and prune what's there, and stick with that method. *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
manborg Hobbyist Posts: 142 Kudos: 125 Votes: 16 Registered: 04-Apr-2005	Thanks Nowhereman. I just added CO2 this weekend and I will prune the leaves tonight. Hopefully it will go away and all will be good...we shall see. Thanks again for your help.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42


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