Addition to the Problems

[Brandxn]

Looking at my tank adjusting for some algae control and found this on some Vasisnaria (definitely spelled that wrong). WHAT IS THIS STUFF?!?!?  Found something like it the other day during a water change floating around and I just thought it was weird roots or something but now I saw more of it. Should I be concerned?

[AnimalNerd98]

Haha, no worries about spelling! That being said, it is Vallisneria for future reference! 😊

This looks like a type of staghorn algae to me, we’ll have to wait on someone else’s opinion. It’s just a type of algae. Most people treat it by flushing Fluorish Excel or Easy Carbon over it with a pipette daily. However, the active ingredient in both products (glutaraldehyde) can also negatively affect Vallisneria growth. 

Edited September 18, 2022 by AnimalNerd98

[OutBout]

A type of algae. No real concern. How long has your aquarium been running? New aquariums tend to take time to reach a point where plant growth out competes algae.

[Robstar]

I have that problem too, agree with other comments. Looks like staghorn.

[Brandxn]

@OutBoutMy tank has been running for about 5-6 months. I’m currently trying to get some green fuzz algae under control and noticed this the other night.