Another question set: Bleaching plants to remove algae - Aquarium Advice

MyCatsDrool · 02-03-2007, 04:11 PM

See that anubias at the bottom there? The one covered in black poo?

I have several plants like that in my tank. I have read about using a diluted bleach solution to remove stubborn algae.

1.) How do I do this?

2.) Are anubias good candidates for this?

3.) Are java ferns a good candidate for this?

4.) Ludwigia?

These are the plants in my tank that are primarily affected. I believe I have the source of the problem almost under control, but I want to abolish the baddies.

Thanks

SparKy697 · 02-03-2007, 05:41 PM

I have never tried it because it seems so hit-n-miss. I'm sure you have also read some of the posts here that tell of plants falling apart after the chlorine treatment. I guess there is really only one way to find out.

BrianNY · 02-03-2007, 05:49 PM

Anubias and Java fern are very sturdy plants and stand up well to the bleach treatment. 1 part bleach to 15 water. Don't dip the roots. Leave for 5 minutes then rinse very well. This should eradicate the BBA.

BillD · 02-04-2007, 11:36 AM

The concentration for the solution, as provided by Dorothy reimer of AGA, was 1part bleach to 20 parts water. One to 2 minutes of soaking. As Brian said, Anubias and java ferns take it well, other plants don't like it at all (hornwort). I have done it with mixed results. Ludwiga is sensitive to it. I haven't killed any Anubias yet.

MyCatsDrool · 02-04-2007, 12:15 PM

I am going to do the 1:20 solution. Would you guys like photo documentary?

flushingfish · 02-04-2007, 01:10 PM

Always, photos are required in all forums.

MyCatsDrool · 02-04-2007, 01:17 PM

Well, I did it and took pictures, but there really wasn't much to show. The bleach didn't help much and I ended up just taking most of the affected leaves off the plants.

sorry to disappoint.

02-03-2007, 04:11 PM	#1
MyCatsDrool Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 857	Another question set: Bleaching plants to remove algae See that anubias at the bottom there? The one covered in black poo? I have several plants like that in my tank. I have read about using a diluted bleach solution to remove stubborn algae. 1.) How do I do this? 2.) Are anubias good candidates for this? 3.) Are java ferns a good candidate for this? 4.) Ludwigia? These are the plants in my tank that are primarily affected. I believe I have the source of the problem almost under control, but I want to abolish the baddies. Thanks __________________ Watch our thread! A MyCatsDrool and Travis Simonson Joint Production....55 Tanganyikan Tank. It is hidden in the photography showcase. It is really my tank, but Trav is helping and we live next door from each other...so.... CCTV Has shut its doors. Off the air. 5.5 gal ADA rimless cube, fully planted, killifish breeder. coming soon to a forum near you. It's called Sex Panther, by Odeon. Illegal in 9 countries. Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.

02-03-2007, 05:41 PM	#2
SparKy697 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,216 Images: 3	I have never tried it because it seems so hit-n-miss. I'm sure you have also read some of the posts here that tell of plants falling apart after the chlorine treatment. I guess there is really only one way to find out. __________________ -Joe Click "My Info" for tank information. My 55g Tank Log Read About The Nitrogen Cycle Read About The Fishless Cycle

02-04-2007, 11:36 AM	#4
BillD Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Whitby, Ont,Canada Posts: 920	The concentration for the solution, as provided by Dorothy reimer of AGA, was 1part bleach to 20 parts water. One to 2 minutes of soaking. As Brian said, Anubias and java ferns take it well, other plants don't like it at all (hornwort). I have done it with mixed results. Ludwiga is sensitive to it. I haven't killed any Anubias yet. __________________ Join a fish club. Don't have one in your area? Start one.

02-04-2007, 12:15 PM	#5
MyCatsDrool Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 857	I am going to do the 1:20 solution. Would you guys like photo documentary? __________________ Watch our thread! A MyCatsDrool and Travis Simonson Joint Production....55 Tanganyikan Tank. It is hidden in the photography showcase. It is really my tank, but Trav is helping and we live next door from each other...so.... CCTV Has shut its doors. Off the air. 5.5 gal ADA rimless cube, fully planted, killifish breeder. coming soon to a forum near you. It's called Sex Panther, by Odeon. Illegal in 9 countries. Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.

02-04-2007, 01:10 PM	#6
flushingfish Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: flushing, ny Posts: 241 Images: 12	Always, photos are required in all forums. __________________ It swims therefore it is 20 Gallon planted community 4 neon tetras 3 head and tail light tetras 4 white cloud minnows 2 marble hatchets 4 poleatus cories 1 freshwater flounder 1 japonica shrimp 4 Otos

02-03-2007, 05:49 PM	#3
BrianNY Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 4,259 Images: 18	Anubias and Java fern are very sturdy plants and stand up well to the bleach treatment. 1 part bleach to 15 water. Don't dip the roots. Leave for 5 minutes then rinse very well. This should eradicate the BBA.

02-04-2007, 01:17 PM	#7
MyCatsDrool Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 857	Well, I did it and took pictures, but there really wasn't much to show. The bleach didn't help much and I ended up just taking most of the affected leaves off the plants. sorry to disappoint. __________________ Watch our thread! A MyCatsDrool and Travis Simonson Joint Production....55 Tanganyikan Tank. It is hidden in the photography showcase. It is really my tank, but Trav is helping and we live next door from each other...so.... CCTV Has shut its doors. Off the air. 5.5 gal ADA rimless cube, fully planted, killifish breeder. coming soon to a forum near you. It's called Sex Panther, by Odeon. Illegal in 9 countries. Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.

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