Easy way to rid algae from live plants?

micstarz · 01-17-2006, 06:56 PM

I've heard that soaking the plants in SW will work? I am having a major problem especially beause my plants as delicate and I cannot just scrub the leaves

thanks

**Damon** · 01-18-2006, 07:41 AM

Prune infected leaves. They will grow back.

x-Golden-Lucy-x · 01-18-2006, 07:57 AM

what if they are all infected and when they grow back they just grow more algae?

**Damon** · 01-18-2006, 10:08 AM

If they are all infected, prune them. The root system and stem will produce more leaves. If they become algaed up again, something else is wrong in the tank. You can try a bleach bath (not recommended). Try 1 part bleach to 30 parts water. What type of algae is it anyway? Tank specs?

micstarz · 01-19-2006, 01:13 AM

dunno..

I just know it is green diatoms growwing on the leaves........
I think that one of my jave ferns also has a desease in which the leaves turn brown and when the leaves touch each other thats how the desease spreads.

thanks

kristian18f · 01-22-2006, 09:49 PM

It it's just algae (don't ask me about sick stuff) I run the leaves (not the roots) under tap water. The chlorine should kill the algae.

micstarz · 01-23-2006, 03:18 AM

k thx

I will try both methods.

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Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982 User Feedback: (0)	If they are all infected, prune them. The root system and stem will produce more leaves. If they become algaed up again, something else is wrong in the tank. You can try a bleach bath (not recommended). Try 1 part bleach to 30 parts water. What type of algae is it anyway? Tank specs? __________________ 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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