Brush Algae

[mr86mister]

So i was looking at my tank like usual, and my small plant that is hidden has Brush Algae on it


is there any effective way to get rid of it and i read that it thrives in high pH and CH

now its only a 10 gallon and i wont get RO, but how do i get the CH down and the pH w/o using chemicals?

 

[Jchillin]

Check this article on brush algae. If this is what you have, removal methods are discussed.

 

[mr86mister]

thanks

that was what i was looking at before and i guess manual is the only way to get rid of it

 

[greenmaji]

Not so much discussed on plantgeeks site Ive read that Fe might contribute to this problem.. HTH

 

[malkore]

what is CH? carbonate hardness?

high iron usually causes the long (several inches) thread or hair algae. brush algae I'd suspect nitrates and phosphates aren't in balance...my guess is phosphates are a little high.

 

[greenmaji]

your no3:po4 can get out of wack if you let your no3 get to low as well (under 10ppm).. HTH

 

[mr86mister]

yes thank you, i have to go get some new tests tomorrow for my plants and stuff

thanks