The Incredible Coral Man Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 ok... I have a planted tank with 2 filters (Aquaclear 300 and a Ehiem external filter) in my 60gal tank. The plants have all these hairy algae growing on it. It's about 1cm long and grows around the edges of the leaves. I'm sure it's brush algae as i searched for it on google and it looks the same as mines. I was just wondering if anyone knew how to get rid of it... I have 4x30W lights, but usually i only run 2 or 3 of them. I leave my lights on for about 8-10hrs a day. I clean my tank every week about 20% water change each time. If anyone can help me get rid of this algae it would be great. Thnx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishkeepa Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 I think we commonly call it Black Beards algae. I had a problem with it a few moths back I found Flourish excell really helped with it. It does dent your pocket though. This then planting more plants once the algae wouldnt demolish them helped a lot, You may not have room for more plants. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Incredible Coral Man Posted April 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 did u just use the recommended dosage? and yes i will buy more plants thnx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Rosy barbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stompa Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 a couple of black line flying foxes..... they love the stuff... cleaned mine in about 2 weeks and nver seen it since.... and there cheaper than one bottle of Flourish excell.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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