Rose Taylor Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 I have been struggling with a black beard outbreak for several months. I have tried the hydrogen peroxide method but I think it’s damaging my plants. Any other suggestions? thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sairving Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 On 1/4/2022 at 1:33 PM, Rose Taylor said: I have been struggling with a black beard outbreak for several months. I have tried the hydrogen peroxide method but I think it’s damaging my plants. Any other suggestions? thanks! Remove the plants, dip them in a mixture of 1 part bleach to 20 parts water. Dip them for a minute, rinse the plants, and soak them in dechlorinated water. The same thing can be done with hydrogen peroxide, you'll have to look up the ratio. Depending on what plants need to be dipped, you may need to look up recommended times. I did this with some crypts and it worked. https://buceplant.com/blogs/news/how-to-perform-a-bleach-dip-for-aquarium-plants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 I’ve had luck spot treating with Seachem Excel (same as Easy Carbon). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Have you tried reducing the light period as well? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Taylor Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 On 1/4/2022 at 2:47 PM, Patrick_G said: I’ve had luck spot treating with Seachem Excel (same as Easy Carbon). Thanks! On 1/4/2022 at 3:54 PM, eatyourpeas said: Have you tried reducing the light period as well? I will try that! Thank you! On 1/4/2022 at 2:39 PM, sairving said: Remove the plants, dip them in a mixture of 1 part bleach to 20 parts water. Dip them for a minute, rinse the plants, and soak them in dechlorinated water. The same thing can be done with hydrogen peroxide, you'll have to look up the ratio. Depending on what plants need to be dipped, you may need to look up recommended times. I did this with some crypts and it worked. https://buceplant.com/blogs/news/how-to-perform-a-bleach-dip-for-aquarium-plants Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 agree with reducing the lighting. BBA really grows with lots of light. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer V Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I had the beginnings of BBA in one of my tanks so I reduced the light to six hours and added a midday siesta. Problem solved and the plants are doing great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 (edited) I had a huge BBA problem when I got back into the Aquarium hobby a year ago, Immediately replaced the florescent light that came with the 29 gallon tank and had that light cranking (10 hours a day at full power) with my new live plants (have always had plastic plants back in the day) after about 1-2 months started with the BBA and it took over all my plants and decorations. I ended up starting over with the plants. Really read up on the causes of BBA (lighting) I replaced the "cheap" led light to a full spectrum( NICREW ClassicLED Plus Planted Aquarium Light) with the(NICREW Aquarium Light Timer, Fish Tank Light Controller and Dimmer) programable led light fixture (It didn't break the bank) and programed in a Siesta along with cutting down the intensity of the light)" schedule. couple hours in the morning then off and 5 hours in the afternoon. (5pm-10pm) when i'm home and can enjoy my tank. REALLY helped!! It took care of BBA and really cut down on the "regular" green algae. So 7 hours at 50 percent intensity works for my tank. But again that is just my tank. Freshwater with just "gentle" community fish. I do use Easy green root tabs and only get my plants from Aquarium coop. Ammonia 0 Nitrites 0 Nitrates 40, Water change 10 gallons a week. All the Chain pet stores close to me there tanks look gross and I feel bad for the fish!!! Edited January 5, 2022 by Eddie added text 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Taylor Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 Thank you so much for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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