Waterloo Kid
Fish Addict
I have a 60cm (plus) tall A. Barteri in my tank. Some of the leaves are over 3 years old and are heavily covered by algae. I have, on numerous occasions, removed as much algae as possible using a toothbrush. Unfortunately this doesn't last too long and the remaining algae soon takes a firm grip again.
After struggling against algae for years I have finally got to the point whereby the tank is virtually algae free, with the only remaining problem being a fast growing green film on the surface of the water and very slow growing hair algae which I do not see as a problem).
What I want to do is remove the anubia from the tank for a week or two and grow it emersed. This way the algae should completely dry up and die off. I can then clean the leaves and replant it in the tank.
My question is simple. Is this advisable? How will the plant react to this?
WK
After struggling against algae for years I have finally got to the point whereby the tank is virtually algae free, with the only remaining problem being a fast growing green film on the surface of the water and very slow growing hair algae which I do not see as a problem).
What I want to do is remove the anubia from the tank for a week or two and grow it emersed. This way the algae should completely dry up and die off. I can then clean the leaves and replant it in the tank.
My question is simple. Is this advisable? How will the plant react to this?
WK