Cole Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 Went on a trip and came back and this stuff has exploded in the tank. No idea what type of algae it is or how to tackle it? I can almost peel it off things in like a sheet. My other tank doesn’t have it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 On 8/27/2024 at 8:03 PM, Cole said: Went on a trip and came back and this stuff has exploded in the tank. No idea what type of algae it is or how to tackle it? I can almost peel it off things in like a sheet. My other tank doesn’t have it at all. I believe that is what they call slime algae. Not 100% sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryWithAKatana Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 Here are some helpful sources for eradicating Blue-green algae/slime algae: https://www.thesprucepets.com/slime-algae-1378632 https://www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/aquarium/blue-green-algae?srsltid=AfmBOorG9NiRFdsbWCfgNy2z0rV6nrLXsdMkX-Gl-j0U101888sjrvnq 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 On 8/27/2024 at 8:03 PM, Cole said: Went on a trip and came back and this stuff has exploded in the tank. No idea what type of algae it is or how to tackle it? I can almost peel it off things in like a sheet. My other tank doesn’t have it at all. That is some algae right there. Most algae thrives in high light. And outta balance nutrient aquariums. What is your light and what is its setting. Also your feet schedule. On 8/27/2024 at 10:54 PM, CoryWithAKatana said: Here are some helpful sources for eradicating Blue-green algae/slime algae: https://www.thesprucepets.com/slime-algae-1378632 https://www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/aquarium/blue-green-algae?srsltid=AfmBOorG9NiRFdsbWCfgNy2z0rV6nrLXsdMkX-Gl-j0U101888sjrvnq That is helpful! I have read this a few months back once. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricksonAquatics Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 It’s Cyanobacteria, or Blue Green Algae (BGA). Actually not an algae but a bacteria that photosynthesis’s I believe? Anyhow, it’s kind of a beast to get rid of. Usually the only way to completely kill it is with a fish medicine called erythromycin (Maracyn). I used Fritz Slime Out on mine and it took care of it super fast. I haven’t figured out what causes it yet. I eradicated it a few months ago but I’m starting to see it come back in my tank… sigh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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