Dave Stanford
Seedling
Could someone please help identify this problem and perhaps offer some advice?
I have a small planted tank, ~80litres, and have been unsuccessful in treating what I believe is either hair or black beard algae, see photos.
I have tried reducing light, stopping plant food, with and without liquid CO2 (no CO2 injection), all to no avail. The plants seem healthy enough but they are all covered with this black, hair-like algae.
Lights are on fairly low for about 7 hours, water change 10-20% weekly and I don’t overfeed the fish which are all doing well.
I have tried hair algae treatment and Flourish Excel but the problem has slowly worsened over the last few months.
This is my first attempt at a planted tank so any help, advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I have a small planted tank, ~80litres, and have been unsuccessful in treating what I believe is either hair or black beard algae, see photos.
I have tried reducing light, stopping plant food, with and without liquid CO2 (no CO2 injection), all to no avail. The plants seem healthy enough but they are all covered with this black, hair-like algae.
Lights are on fairly low for about 7 hours, water change 10-20% weekly and I don’t overfeed the fish which are all doing well.
I have tried hair algae treatment and Flourish Excel but the problem has slowly worsened over the last few months.
This is my first attempt at a planted tank so any help, advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.