Blue Green Algae

[Qays]

I have some blue green algae in my tank atm. How do i get rid of it?

1.3wpg, no c02, no fert in any form.

Thanks

 

[Themuleous]

50% water change, hoover up as much of it as possible and clean the filter
3 day blackout - turn CO2 off
50% water change and clean filter

Either that or use antibiotics which you can get from America via t'internet

Sam

 

[Qays]

wow are those the standard ways of getting rid of this stuff?

 

[George Farmer]

Sam's suggestion will work. However you need to address the cause of the BGA to prevent reoccurance.

In my experience it is caused by one or more likely a combination of the following. Poor water circulation, inefficient bio-fliter, low nitrates (unlikey in a non-CO2 tank), excess natural light, stale substrate, poor maintenance regime, under planting.

Antobiotics will work too but are expensive and will not address the cause as suggested.