Garrett J Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Help! I have this algae that’s been growing in my aquariums for a long time… it covers most rocks and substrate in high light areas of the tank. It’s very hard, and cannot be easily removed. I haven’t noticed any fish, snails, or plecos that will eat it. It seems to stain my rocks once I pull them out of the aquarium. Any ideas of what it is and how to treat it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Looks like BBA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeisgood Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 If it is BBA you can test it by taking a rock out and wipe it with hydrogen peroxide. Then if it is BBA it will turn red and die. There is a way to treat the rest of the tank but I have not done it—but others can tell you the best way to do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett J Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 Thank you! I’ll try the hydrogen peroxide and see if it makes a difference. What you said is a good idea to at least start narrowing down I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeisgood Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 On 1/2/2022 at 11:23 PM, Garrett J said: Thank you! I’ll try the hydrogen peroxide and see if it makes a difference. What you said is a good idea to at least start narrowing down I think! It looks like your Hillstream loach likes it!😊. I have a bunch of juvenile ones growing out right now. Love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett J Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 He does 😊 Such a fun fish!! I wanna try and breed them one of these days!! Enjoy those juveniles!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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