Spot treatment for bba in anubias

[gcalberto]

So I have a 65 gallon tank with a moderate bba infestation. I managed to get it under control by applying small amounts of hydrogen peroxide with a siringe directly on the hardscape affected by them. 

The problem is, now the only place that still has them is on some anubias I own. I tried performing a dip in a solution with about 20% hydrogen peroxide (10%) and 80% aquarium water, but it had no effect and I don't want to try a higher concentration because I don't want to damage the plants. Does anyone know of a method to spot treat bba on plants?

Here is a photo of one of my most affected anubias

Edited September 24, 2020 by gcalberto

[StephenP2003]

I dunk my anubias in 3% percent peroxide (no other water added) for 5 to 10 minutes with no issues. It has been able to handle it no problem. 

[Bill Smith]

A Siamese algae eater'll clean that right up for you in a day or two. 🙂

[gcalberto]

 

Just now, Bill Smith said:

A Siamese algae eater'll clean that right up for you in a day or two. 🙂

I have one, but it's gonna get eaten in this tank, so I have it in a growout tank for now, unfortunately 

[Bill Smith]

2 minutes ago, gcalberto said:

 

I have one, but it's gonna get eaten in this tank, so I have it in a growout tank for now, unfortunately 

But you can move the plant to the fish for a few days, let him do his work, then move it back. 🙂

I have some untested theories about the benefits of toolbox tanks/ponds. 😉

[gcalberto]

Just now, Bill Smith said:

But you can move the plant to the fish for a few days, let him do his work, then move it back. 🙂

I have some untested theories about the benefits of toolbox tanks/ponds. 😉

Those anubias are quite tall, and won't fit in the 10 gallon I have him in unfortunately. But it's a good idea.