Is this Blackbeard algae

[GrapeGuy]

It’s only in the edges of the plant

 

[kno4te]

Looks like it.

 

[IgnatzMcJockel]

yes, pretty sure

 

[twentyleagues]

Yup

 

[Matteus]

What is the best way to remedy this? Especially on plants.

 

[kno4te]

What is the best way to remedy this? Especially on plants.

Reduce ur light time of the tank. Can spot treat with peroxide. If it’s only the outside rim of the leaves then cut them off and throw away. Then try to prevent. Are u dosing any excel or fertz?

 

[GrapeGuy]

Reduce ur light time of the tank. Can spot treat with peroxide. If it’s only the outside rim of the leaves then cut them off and throw away. Then try to prevent. Are u dosing any excel or fertz?

No

 

[GrapeGuy]

No

Should I throw the whole plant away?

 

[Matteus]

Reduce ur light time of the tank. Can spot treat with peroxide. If it’s only the outside rim of the leaves then cut them off and throw away. Then try to prevent. Are u dosing any excel or fertz?

What if it is the whole plant?

 

[kno4te]

What if it is the whole plant?

Then reduce the lights, scrub it off gently, and soak in some diluted peroxide. Repeat as needed.