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  1. Hair algae????

    What causes Hair Algae? And the best way to get rid of it? Thank's in advance.

    Started by tyson71, 05-09-10 02:11 PM
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  2. Cleared Green Water......WTF do I do now!!!

    Ok, I had a nasty bout of Green Water, & seeing as I couldnt locate a decent UV sterilizer (decent meaning not being shafted on the price) I went the...

    Started by le frog, Yesterday 02:50 PM
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    Yesterday 05:03 PM Go to last post
  3. peroxide

    I have put my plants with hair algae on them in a bath of hydrogen peroxide. Do I leave the plants in there until algae turns red or do I dip them in...

    Started by henk68, 29-08-10 09:40 AM
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    06-09-10 11:16 PM Go to last post
  4. BGA Treatment

    After searching through numerous algae threads I've identified the algae in my nano tank as 'BGA'. What I have is slimey/gelatinous and breaks up...

    Started by freshwater, 23-07-10 07:50 AM
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    06-09-10 08:17 AM Go to last post
  5. How to do a blackout safely?

    Silly nubie question, how do I safely do a blackout? I have Black Beard Algae. Do I just stop adding Dino Spit and Pee, turn off the light, cover...

    Started by H2O, 05-09-10 04:59 PM
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    05-09-10 07:21 PM Go to last post
  6. Algae Issues

    My 5 footer has been set up for just over 4 months. It is heavily planted and low tech. It's been doing great, with no algae at all, apart from a...

    Started by Kara, 30-08-10 08:12 AM
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    30-08-10 07:04 PM Go to last post
  7. How to remove white algae??

    guys can any recommend a solution?? i though my corys would do the trick but they arent eating the algae. thanks in advance

    Started by arving, 27-08-10 08:58 PM
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    29-08-10 06:56 PM Go to last post
  8. Strange type of algae/bio-film. Can anyone identify?

    I've been getting this some sort or growth on the glass of my tank for a while and not sure what exactly it is. I'm pretty sure its not your...

    Started by victork, 28-08-10 10:19 PM
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    29-08-10 12:12 PM Go to last post
  9. SeaGel - removing hair algae

    Hi guys, I have recently used Seachems SeaGel and found some great benefits in removing hair algae. From what i know its pre-mixed Phosguard and...

    Started by Community Keeper, 26-08-10 04:06 PM
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    27-08-10 01:15 PM Go to last post
  10. Quick Q (black out)

    Just a quick question, will a blackout kill all types of algae?

    Started by divy, 27-08-10 12:47 PM
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  11. Algae on my plants :(

    Hi guys, Whats the best way to deal with brown algae on plant leaves? My tank is at 28DC, 1wpg, the light is on for 8 hours a day. weak dose...

    Started by apv85, 25-08-10 02:18 PM
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    25-08-10 08:39 PM Go to last post
  12. getting hair on my glosso ?

    hi all i recently planted my tank with glosso and lately i noticed its getting hair stuff on it. it doesnt really have a colour but when i...

    Started by myjermz, 21-08-10 10:24 PM
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    22-08-10 07:21 PM Go to last post
  13. Algae or Dust, Help with ID Please ...

    Hi all, This is appearing in my new tank set up over the weekend just gone, and I'm not sure if it's some weird type of dust or algae. It's over...

    Started by BettaBetta, 20-08-10 07:32 AM
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    20-08-10 03:59 PM Go to last post
  14. Black algae

    Hi guys I have some black algae growing on some of my plants :pissed: I have tried to manually remove it but its not going so well... I have read a...

    Started by JKS, 12-08-10 12:00 PM
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    18-08-10 09:49 AM Go to last post
  15. Green Dust Algae

    im pretty sure its green dust algae... its green.. it flows like dust when i scrape it... and i sure as hell didnt plant them there now everywhere...

    Started by kwokwok, 18-08-10 09:49 AM
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  16. Arrow More BGA or something else?

    Hi, After dosing, blackouts and manual cleaning - most of my BGA is gone. However, my plants are starting to get the same stuff on them which...

    Started by lindsayw, 11-08-10 08:38 PM
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  17. Algae doing my head in

    Hey im sorry to be asking this question, iv trawled through all previous responses and have tried to kill this algae by Excel spot dosing, Blackouts...

    Started by loachs4all, 10-08-10 07:35 PM
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    11-08-10 06:54 PM Go to last post
  18. Diatoms

    Hello, Ive had my tank a month now and have noticed like a green algae on my filter tube inlet and outlets. Is this diatoms and how should I remove...

    Started by TroyJP, 10-08-10 02:11 PM
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    11-08-10 10:04 AM Go to last post
  19. green water help !!

    Hi last 2 weeks or so the sun has changed position and started hitting one of my tanks downstairs, water has turned into a great food source for...

    Started by mtwalkert28, 18-04-10 03:48 PM
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    11-08-10 05:46 AM Go to last post
  20. Fungus / algae on the substrate

    Hi all, I'm getting this fungus/algae on the substrate at the moment. It's a fresh rescape with Eco complete mixed partially with the existing...

    Started by Audiobuzz, 25-07-10 12:13 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    08-08-10 04:47 PM Go to last post

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