Algae Treatment & Prevention - Under Construction

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Black Brush Algae (BBA)

Synonyms: Black Beard Algae

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Cause: Low/fluctuating CO2 levels, Not enough water flow.

Treatment: Add more CO2, Stablise CO2, Trim, Fix water flow, Treat with Excel/EasyCarbo.

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Blue Green Algae (BGA)

Synonyms: Cyanobacteria, Slime Algae, Smear Algae

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Cause: Low nitrates, Introduced to the tank, Excess Light, High levels of organic wastes (dirty filter or substrate).

Treatment: Reduce light, Partial water changes, Physical removal, Clean tank.

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Cladophora

Synonyms: Blanket Weed

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Cause: Low/fluctuating CO2, Low nutrient levels, Introduction via new plants.

Treatment: Add more CO2, Stablise CO2, Trim, Fix water flow, treat with Excel/EasyCarbo.

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Diatoms

Synonyms: Brown Algae, Diatom Bloom

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Cause: Silicates and ammonia in new tanks.

Treatment: Wait until the bloom passes, Otocinclus affinis (Oto catfish).

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Green Dust Algae (GDA)

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Cause: Low/fluctuating CO2 levels, Not enough water flow, Low nutrients (KH2PO4).

Treatment: Add more CO2, Stablise CO2, Clean/Scrape, Fix water flow, Increase phosphate levels (KH2PO4), Bushy nose Pleco/Bristle nose Pleco (Ancistrus sp.), Leave it alone and wipe off after one month.

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Green Spot Algae (GSA)

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Cause: Low/fluctuating CO2 levels or not enough water flow, Low nutrients (KH2PO4).

Treatment: Add more CO2, Stablise CO2, Clean/Scrape, Fix water flow, Increase phosphate levels (KH2PO4)

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Green Water (GW)

Synonyms: Algae bloom

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Cause: Ammonia, Excess light, especially direct sunlight, Ammonia spikes

Treatment: Reduce light, Large water changes, UV steriliser/clarifier.

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Hair Algae

Synonyms: Thread Algae, Fuzz Algae

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Cause: Low/fluctuating CO2 levels or not enough water flow,

Treatment: Add more CO2, Stablise CO2, Trim, Fix water flow, treat with Excel/EasyCarbo.

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Milky Water

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Staghorn

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Cause: Low/fluctuating CO2 levels or not enough water flow, Dirty Filter/Substrate, Over feeding

Treatment: Add more CO2, Stablise CO2,Fix water flow, Clean filter and substrate, reduce feeding, treat with Excel/EasyCarbo.

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