What is this growing on my plant.

Dana and Jay · 01-06-2006, 06:47 PM

I noticed this stuff about two days ago. It was white then but today............it turned black? It only grows on the Dwarf Sagitaria, my Brazil Sword and everything else ar clean as a whistle.Please help!

Is this (or can it become ) a mojor problem?

micstarz · 01-06-2006, 07:53 PM

looks like some sorta mould or fungus. If so could be a problem.

Dana and Jay · 01-06-2006, 08:06 PM

Should I quarentine the plant? Then treat the water?

goodie · 01-06-2006, 08:11 PM

Black brush algae or Beard algae. Its really hard to get rid of. Remove effected plant leaves.

Its not mold or fungus.

Brush algae
This grows in feathery black tufts 2-3 mm long and tends to collect on slower growing leaves like Anubias, some Echinodorus and other wide leaf plants. Also tends to collect on mechanical equipment. This is actually a red alga in the genus Audouinella (other names: Acrochaetium, Rhodochorton, Chantransia).

It cannot easily be removed mechanically. Remove and discard the affected leaves. Equipment can be soaked in a 25% bleach solution, then scrubbed to remove the dead algae. Siamese Algae Eaters (Crossocheilus siamensis) are known to eat this algae and can keep it in check. A more drastic measure is treatment with copper.

DavidDoyle · 01-07-2006, 10:50 AM

That is not bba, it is hair algae. BBA looks more like a miniature shaving brush.

Dana and Jay · 01-07-2006, 02:38 PM

So am algea eater should cure the problem?

goodie · 01-07-2006, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidDoyle

That is not bba, it is hair algae. BBA looks more like a miniature shaving brush.

Dang! I thougt I had it

. Now I've got them straight.

**Damon** · 01-08-2006, 11:11 AM

That is BBA. It just hasn't grown in fully yet. Co2 issues are the reason this algae comes.
Here's another pic of bba that has not filled in.

Stuff infests my echinodorous tenellus.

goodie · 01-08-2006, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Now I've got them straight.

OK maybe not.

Does this do any good to help?
http://faq.thekrib.com/algae.html#hair

Dana and Jay · 01-08-2006, 01:39 PM

I believe it is hair algae. The guy at the local pet store recommended I not get an algae eater yet, it's too soon. Instead he told me to put Algae Control in the tank and I also clipped the bad leaves. My test kit didn't come with a Co2 test. And I don't know what that is. Please breaf me so I can understand the problem. Thank you.

Cosmic Charlie · 01-14-2006, 07:29 AM

I've got this, as well. It's growing on my java fern. If I begin CO2 injection, what do I need to do in order to keep the PH where it is?

01-06-2006, 06:47 PM	#1
Dana and Jay Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 26 Posts: 78 User Feedback: (0)	What is this growing on my plant. I noticed this stuff about two days ago. It was white then but today............it turned black? It only grows on the Dwarf Sagitaria, my Brazil Sword and everything else ar clean as a whistle.Please help! Is this (or can it become ) a mojor problem? Last edited by Dana and Jay; 01-06-2006 at 06:50 PM.

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micstarz I'm Back! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Earth Age: 13 Posts: 658 User Feedback: (0)	looks like some sorta mould or fungus. If so could be a problem. __________________

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goodie Babysitter for hire Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S.E. MO Age: 34 Posts: 475 User Feedback: (0)	Black brush algae or Beard algae. Its really hard to get rid of. Remove effected plant leaves. Its not mold or fungus. Brush algae This grows in feathery black tufts 2-3 mm long and tends to collect on slower growing leaves like Anubias, some Echinodorus and other wide leaf plants. Also tends to collect on mechanical equipment. This is actually a red alga in the genus Audouinella (other names: Acrochaetium, Rhodochorton, Chantransia). It cannot easily be removed mechanically. Remove and discard the affected leaves. Equipment can be soaked in a 25% bleach solution, then scrubbed to remove the dead algae. Siamese Algae Eaters (Crossocheilus siamensis) are known to eat this algae and can keep it in check. A more drastic measure is treatment with copper. __________________ Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. Please! Give blood. Click to find local BLOOD DRIVES .................................................. ............ good time killer http://www.mafiadeath.com/r/16982.php Last edited by goodie; 01-06-2006 at 08:15 PM.

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Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982 User Feedback: (0)	That is BBA. It just hasn't grown in fully yet. Co2 issues are the reason this algae comes. Here's another pic of bba that has not filled in. Stuff infests my echinodorous tenellus. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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01-06-2006, 08:06 PM	#3
Dana and Jay Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 26 Posts: 78 User Feedback: (0)	Should I quarentine the plant? Then treat the water?

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DavidDoyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 89 Posts: 497 User Feedback: (0)	That is not bba, it is hair algae. BBA looks more like a miniature shaving brush.

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Dana and Jay Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 26 Posts: 78 User Feedback: (0)	So am algea eater should cure the problem?

01-08-2006, 01:39 PM	#10
Dana and Jay Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 26 Posts: 78 User Feedback: (0)	I believe it is hair algae. The guy at the local pet store recommended I not get an algae eater yet, it's too soon. Instead he told me to put Algae Control in the tank and I also clipped the bad leaves. My test kit didn't come with a Co2 test. And I don't know what that is. Please breaf me so I can understand the problem. Thank you.

01-14-2006, 07:29 AM	#11
Cosmic Charlie Phish lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lilburn, Georgia Age: 34 Posts: 96 User Feedback: (0)	I've got this, as well. It's growing on my java fern. If I begin CO2 injection, what do I need to do in order to keep the PH where it is?

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