Yes, I agree with @Hufsa . If it was BBA (Audouinella), it would be brush-like. The cyanobacteria that grows in freshwater tanks is typically blue-green in colour. But, I am led to believe that other colours are possible. So, I'll investigate further.This looks like some unusually dark colored cyanobacteria to me, based on that it has formed those slimy sheets.
Hi Everyone,The cyanobacteria that grows in freshwater tanks is typically blue-green in colour. But, I am led to believe that other colours are possible. So, I'll investigate further.
I havent personally struggled with cyanobacteria or similar types of slime algae, but the advice I have seen offered most often is to increase flow over your substrate and to make sure your tank gets a balanced fertilizer, with an emphasis on not letting nitrate bottom out to zeroThanks, what the best approach to treat it?
Aquarists have known for several years that there is a link between low nitrate and Cyano growth. But, nitrate seems to be just one piece of the jigsaw puzzle. Phosphate is also important. And, finally, iron. If the Nitrogen to Phosphorus ratio is maintained at around 13* : 1 (molar) and 0.1 Fe DTPA, I am informed that the Cyano will disappear. I am very grateful to @Happi for having kindly shared this valuable information and given me permission to share it with others. Thank you, @Happi....with an emphasis on not letting nitrate bottom out to zero.
Has he informed you, a recipe to induce Cyanobacteria? I may try such a recipe to see if I can induce it. I have never really had cyano in my tank. I think it’s be interesting to do in the future.Aquarists have known for several years that there is a link between low nitrate and Cyano growth. But, nitrate seems to be just one piece of the jigsaw puzzle. Phosphate is also important. And, finally, iron. If the Nitrogen to Phosphorus ratio is maintained at around 13 : 1 and 0.1 Fe DTPA, I am informed that the Cyano will disappear. I am very grateful to @Happi for having kindly shared this valuable information and given me permission to share it with others. Thank you, @Happi.
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If the Nitrogen to Phosphorus ratio is maintained at around 13* : 1 (molar) and 0.1 Fe DTPA, I am informed that the Cyano will disappear.
Hi @plantnoobdudeHas he informed you, a recipe to induce Cyanobacteria?