Plant help

[Banks757]

Can anybody tell me what this black Fuz is around my plant?


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[Fuzz]

Looks like some type of algae...

:: Ways to Avoid Algae ::

1. Lights should be on at a MAXIMUM of 10 hours. Closer to 8 is ideal, but we all like to sit around and watch our tanks for hours and hours...

2. 25% monthly water changes may or may not be enough. Bi-monthly or even weekly water changes can help.(I do weekly 50% waterchanges)

3. Take it easy on fertilizer. Putting "extra" in doesn't necessarily make your plants grow faster

[Banks757]

Originally Posted by Fuzz Looks like some type of algae... :: Ways to Avoid Algae :: 1. Lights should be on at a MAXIMUM of 10 hours. Closer to 8 is ideal, but we all like to sit around and watch our tanks for hours and hours... 2. 25% monthly water changes may or may not be enough. Bi-monthly or even weekly water changes can help.(I do weekly 50% waterchanges) 3. Take it easy on fertilizer. Putting "extra" in doesn't necessarily make your plants grow faster

Okay, I usually keep it on for about 4-5 hours. But now, I'll start keeping the light for 8. One more question, i split part of the plant and plant it in another location will it grow?


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[emc7]

Looks like black beard algae. Search the old threads for bba.

[Banks757]

Originally Posted by emc7 Looks like black beard algae. Search the old threads for bba.

Okay, I'll check the old threads. Thanks for the advice.


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