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crazyfreak204

Jack Dempsey
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hey all my friend is having a lot of trubble with his planted tank .he has got what I believe to black hair alge it is destroying his tank and killing mosy of his plants can someone please help us out it would b greatly appeicated here are some pics uploadfromtaptalk1365089974278.jpguploadfromtaptalk1365089992689.jpguploadfromtaptalk1365090092131.jpg
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Sometimes it takes patience to get replies in this section, since its not as straight forward with planted tanks...

I cant remember the exact cause of this type of algae, but more info helps...

I.e. type of lights used, tank size, lighting periods etc... The more info the better...


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You have posted in the correct forum and if you post again in GAD it will just be moved here anyway. There are some really go plant guys on this site and they'll be aound to help you out.
 
There are some critters and fish that munch on black hair algae. For example rosy barbs i believe, flagfish, and true siamese algae eaters. If you can add any of these and they are compatible with your fish it might work.


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Most likely there as excessive nutrients (uneaten food) in the water that spiked the nitrates. Black algae is very opportunistic under these conditions.
Try a 2-3 days blackout - total blackout, meaning no lights, tank totally covered and no food - and daily 20% water changes for the following week.
 
well thanks for thw late help but we just took down the tank and he is starting over but thanks again

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