How to fight black beard algae?

[The boring name]

Hey guys what's the best way to fight this algae.

 

[aqua_chem]

BBA usually comes down to a combination of fixing the underlying issue that's causing it and treating what's already in the tank. Spot treating with H2O2 usually works good for the latter, but the formed is much more complicated.


Can you share more about the tank, particularly the lighting with an emphasis on what typing of light you have rather than color temperature, maintenance routine, lighting schedule, and ferts/co2.


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[The boring name]

Thanks. I have a t5 HO 4 bulb setup. So 55x4 watts. I have a 3 system diy co2 soon to be pressured.

 

[The boring name]

Also 9 hrs a day. Water change 50% every two weeks.

 

[Fresh2o]

You omitted the ferts. I suspect the multiple DIY CO2 setups may not have provided enough CO2 for the tank which I suspect is 55g+. A drop checker would be helpful for determining this.
That is a lot of light and it is on for quite a bit of time. Without the proper ferts and carbon, a variety of algae (not just BBA) will find it a favorable environment.


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[The boring name]

Thank. Yes it is a 55 gal. I dose API leaf zone. Hopefully the pressurized will be better for the tank when I get it soon.

 

[Sk3lly]

Leaf zone is certainly not sufficient for a tank of that lighting level!

Would certainly be my starting point. Get switched to a dry fert package. EI or PPS pro

I would also suspect the co2 supply is also inadequate

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[The boring name]

Ok thanks. I'm sort of new to this high tech stuff. Where could I obtain this?

 

[foster53]

Ok thanks. I'm sort of new to this high tech stuff. Where could I obtain this?

Aquagreen sells the ferts you will need.

 

[The boring name]

Aquagreen thanks.

 

[Sk3lly]

Green leaf aquariums .com or gla.com i think


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