Algea Prob.

[Wolfdog]

Ive got this algea that grown in my 55 gal that grown in sheets like a big blanket. It is a deep green and it just spreads across the gravel. I can just peel it off, but it all grows back really soon. some of these "blankets" of algea get to like 6 inches across. Ive tried some "algea elimitor" type stuff. and the bristlenose doesnt touch it so..

help?

Wolf

 

[jimbooo]

it's blue green algae. actually not algae at all rather a cynobacteria (SP?)

sorry i am really hard pushed for time today so cant really get into a big discussion about it.

is this a planted tank? if so what WPG, what tank size and how are you fertalising? co2 or no co2?

answer those and someone will be able to help you.

also are you in the US or UK. if in the US there is a medication available to treat it unavailable in the UK though without a perscription from a doctor. i cant remember the name but someone will

good luck

 

[gt568]

it's blue green algae. actually not algae at all rather a cynobacteria (SP?)

sorry i am really hard pushed for time today so cant really get into a big discussion about it.

is this a planted tank? if so what WPG, what tank size and how are you fertalising? co2 or no co2?

answer those and someone will be able to help you.

also are you in the US or UK. if in the US there is a medication available to treat it unavailable in the UK though without a perscription from a doctor. i cant remember the name but someone will

good luck

I believe the antibiotic you're referring to is Maracyn. I used it to get rid of some bga between my substrate and glass, thanks to advice from gf225.

 

[jimbooo]

thats the one, thanks gt568

 

[George Farmer]

It's BGA.

1. Vacuum/remove as much as possible.

2. Do a 50% water change.

3. Clean your filter.

4. Blackout the tank COMPLETELY for 72 hours. No peeking, feeding etc. Ensure the tank is completely sealed from light, use blankets, newspaper, plastic bags, anything you can get your hands on.

5. Vacuum any visible remains of BGA.

6. 50% water change.

7. Clean filter.

If you are well-planted then keep nitrates up to 10-30ppm via KNO3.

BGA is caused by low nitrates (in a planted tank with good growth), poor water circulation, too much daylight, and general poor husbandries - or a combination of these.

Follow these steps and BGA should stay away. If not then Maracyn may help.

 

[Wolfdog]

Its not a planted tank. I think it came with a plant from a friend, back when i tried having live plants. Im all plastic now.

as i am thinking of changing my gravel to something different in the next week i hope that will get rid of it. In the mean time i will do the advice from gf225.

Ill maybe pick up some of the Maracyn if all else fails.

Thank you SO much for all the help!

Wolf