Algae in my java moss from the LFS???

[Orcus332]

Help! 8O I'm not sure what is in my java moss, but I'm pretty sure it can't be good. I'm worried it may be the dreaded beard algae, but I need some help on IDing it. Also, can someone tell me what I should do to get rid of it? I have it tied to a piece of driftwood, and it's only been in my tank for about 48 hours now.

 

[azn_fishy55]

its just debris stuck on the mass,I have that on mine, you can vaccum it or disturb the java moss and it should detatch.

 

[Jchillin]

Yep, java moss is a known debris magnet. You will need to do this often and best to do right before a PWC so you can remove it.

 

[Orcus332]

Whew thanks for the quick response guys. 8) I wasn't looking forward to hearing that it was the dreaded beard algae. Just a little dirt, it wont hurt!

 

[azn_fishy55]

well the dirt can hinder photosythesis by blocking light from the java moss.HTH

 

[malkore]

if its not debris, I'd say it looks like brown diatoms, which will go away on their own eventually.