Hi. I could use some identification help.

[Sharon B]

Hi everyone.  I am new into fish keeping and learning as I go.  I recently started planting my tank with goldfish friendly plants.  I also added a piece of manzanita drift wood which is now home to a growth of some kind.  Does anyone know what this is and what to do about it?  Thank you so much!

 

 

 

[Fish Folk]

Yeah… that’s Black Beard Algae (BBA). Once it’s in there, it’s pretty endemic. Fish don’t mind it. Some will eat at it. But it can compromise plant health, and make you dislike the look of your scape.

Here is a short blog post from ACO on the stuff.

I have taken multiple routes… (1) pull hardscape, spray with H2O2, then re submerge. BBA turns red in a day or two, and dies. Some aquarists treat right in the tank too. (2) I have used Siamese Algae Eaters (SAEs), Florida Flagfish, and Clown Plecos to eat it. It all depends on your stocking, water / temperature parameters, etc. (3) I have just let it grow unchecked in several “wild-style” tanks. It’s actually kind of nice once you get over hating it 😂

[Sharon B]

Thanks for the info.  I hope I don't get to the point of not hating it.  😃

I am going to remove the driftwood as it seems the little buggers are exceptionally fond of manzanita.  Also I have been deep cleaning the substrate every time I do a weekly water change.  I probably churn up a lot of nutrients for it.  Our PH is high here in Arizona and I read that that is also a contributing factor.  Like I said I am learning as I go so thank you so much for the info and this super forum!

[JoshuaClark]

On 2/12/2024 at 4:57 PM, Fish Folk said:

Yeah… that’s Black Beard Algae (BBA). Once it’s in there, it’s pretty endemic. Fish don’t mind it. Some will eat at it. But it can compromise plant health, and make you dislike the look of your scape.

Here is a short blog post from ACO on the stuff.

I have taken multiple routes… (1) pull hardscape, spray with H2O2, then re submerge. BBA turns red in a day or two, and dies. Some aquarists treat right in the tank too. (2) I have used Siamese Algae Eaters (SAEs), Florida Flagfish, and Clown Plecos to eat it. It all depends on your stocking, water / temperature parameters, etc. (3) I have just let it grow unchecked in several “wild-style” tanks. It’s actually kind of nice once you get over hating it 😂

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Thanks for the info, I will keep it in my mind.

Edited February 20 by JoshuaClark