Nik_n Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Hello everyone I had a black beard algae problem a couple of weeks ago which I solved by using hydrogen peroxide. Unfortunately, they keep comng back and I don't know why. Could it be the nutrient imbalance? CO2 problem? I don't use a CO2 system just an air stone. Is it because of low flow, I only have an internal filter and it doesn't create a lot of flow. Any advice is appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 probably too much light. how many hours a day do you have the light on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik_n Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 about 6 hours a day, one hour in the morning and 5 in the after noon. The tank is well planted so I want to make sure all the plants are thriving. Should I decrease the light then? will that solve it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 6 hrs normally isnt bad unless its some serious lighting. is it all over things, or just plants that have grown up close to the light source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik_n Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 could be anibus is in direct light, the other anubius plant isn't grows much more slowly but no algae. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon p Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 I’m ramshorns snail tend to ready.help once the light is lessened. I have only had it at a few times both on anibis and I moved them to a new tank with different light and trimmed slowly the leaves affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 That's the million dollar question! If you figure it out, let me know 😜! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon p Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 @Nik_n could you send pics next time. Does it mostly grow on the slow growing Anubis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenStateGoldfish Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 I always heard that black beard needs phosphates they can’t make on their own, maybe the type of food your feeding the aquarium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik_n Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 On 11/22/2021 at 12:25 AM, Brandon p said: @Nik_n could you send pics next time. Does it mostly grow on the slow growing Anubis Yes it's mostly on Anubius. I'm feeding my fish Sera bug bites. I try not to overfeed but it might be it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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