dmurray407 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 My sponge filters (3 large Coop sponges in a 60 gal aquarium) have been taken over by Blackbeard algae. (possibly due to some recent neglect on my part....). I'm thinking that if I remove and clean the sponges then soak them in peroxide it should kill off the existing algae? I'm working on my water conditions to discourage it from returning, but it's going to take awhile. I also have a canister filter in the aquarium so it will be OK if I remove the sponges for awhile. How long of a soak would be needed and is there an alternative method to get rid of the algae that you guys would recommend? After I clean the sponges I will tackle whatever is probably growing in the canister filter. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 On 8/17/2023 at 11:51 AM, dmurray407 said: My sponge filters (3 large Coop sponges in a 60 gal aquarium) have been taken over by Blackbeard algae. (possibly due to some recent neglect on my part....). I'm thinking that if I remove and clean the sponges then soak them in peroxide it should kill off the existing algae? I'm working on my water conditions to discourage it from returning, but it's going to take awhile. I also have a canister filter in the aquarium so it will be OK if I remove the sponges for awhile. How long of a soak would be needed and is there an alternative method to get rid of the algae that you guys would recommend? After I clean the sponges I will tackle whatever is probably growing in the canister filter. Thank you! It may be easier to spot treat with liquid carbon like easy carbon or excel. You could also get some Amano shrimp as they eat it. It may be easier on you to that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmurray407 Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 On 8/17/2023 at 11:16 AM, Zac said: It may be easier to spot treat with liquid carbon like easy carbon or excel. You could also get some Amano shrimp as they eat it. It may be easier on you to that The entire sponges are completely caked with algae, I think they need to be replaced or soaked-I don't think spot treatment would be enough. And, I have some large Rainbowfish that love to eat shrimp (I've tried several times-they think it's their special treat when I try to introduce shrimp....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 On 8/17/2023 at 10:05 AM, dmurray407 said: The entire sponges are completely caked with algae, I think they need to be replaced or soaked-I don't think spot treatment would be enough. And, I have some large Rainbowfish that love to eat shrimp (I've tried several times-they think it's their special treat when I try to introduce shrimp....) There is a 3-day soak method that works well I would recommend you try. The method for what to use is going to be either bleach, Hydrogen peroxide, or algecide (easy carbon). Here's the video with the details, the directions are in the video description as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) you have another filter with established bacteria, you should be fine to remove and treat them. just dont over feed, as you will be removing some of your bacteria. Edited August 17, 2023 by lefty o 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmurray407 Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 On 8/17/2023 at 1:01 PM, nabokovfan87 said: There is a 3-day soak method that works well I would recommend you try Thank you!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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