axolotl-danio Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 In my freshwater community tank there is this feathery algae (I assume it is hair algae.) covering the plants and driftwood and it is starting to get out of hand. What would be the best way to clear it up. I got talking to a guy in the the local pet shops who said that he knew someone with an algae filled tank who had gone away for a week and used a vacation pyramid feed block. When she came back the tank was completely clear of algae. I dont see how that would work though. :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 properly worked because she was over feeding, reducing your feeding or increasing the number or size of your water changes should help too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axolotl-danio Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I do a 50 litre water change once a week (its a 165 litre). Do you think I should do it twice a week? :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsweet Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Try decreasing your light time. I had some a while back and didnt turn the lights on until 3-4pm, now i have none. (assuming its the same type) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetu Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Your description of 'feathery' algae may mean bush algae (BBA). Is it very dark green and growing in small clumps? Does it grow long and stringy or does it stay short and thick? Photos or a clear description would be helpful as the remedy is different for different types of algae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 yes... algae needs to ID'd correctly so you can do the right thing to get rid of it. I'd check for phosphates in the the water, and if its high, you just need to remove it, and the algae should reduce very quickly. is the algae like a sheet that grows on top of plants, ornaments etc? its very thin, but almost carpet like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axolotl-danio Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 It's dark green almost brownish in spots. Some is long but some is short. It looks like this http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dLGw_s0RLUw/R ... %2B024.jpg but darker. What light time should I aim for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 ah. try hydrogen peroxide. flourish also works. peroxide should do the trick better though. i think whetu was on the money with guessing what it was :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 actually before you try that. please read this: http://www.malawicichlidhomepage.com/aq ... oxide.html http://www.malawicichlidhomepage.com/aq ... xide2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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