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Fuzzy algae..
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I recently have been treated to a "fuzzy algae" growth all over my plants.. I need some help in identifying the type of algae it is, and how best to treat it.. I run a UV sterilizer 24x7, but I'm starting to think that maybe the bulb isn't working (I bought it used and was told the bulb was only three weeks old).. Hmmmm... Can anyone help me identify the algae type I have, and a recommended course of action? Thanks! Troy |
"Troy Bruder" wrote in message ... Hello, I recently have been treated to a "fuzzy algae" growth all over my plants.. I need some help in identifying the type of algae it is, and how best to treat it.. I run a UV sterilizer 24x7, but I'm starting to think that maybe the bulb isn't working (I bought it used and was told the bulb was only three weeks old).. Hmmmm... Can anyone help me identify the algae type I have, and a recommended course of action? Well, you could start by giving more information. What colour is it? How long? What do the strands (if any) look like? Oz |
Troy Bruder wrote: Can anyone help me identify the algae type I have, and a recommended course of action? All your questions answered: http://www.plantgeek.net/article_viewer.php?id=9 And more information here than you will ever need: http://mikes-machine.mine.nu/algae_gallery.htm Nikki |
Troy Bruder wrote: I run a UV sterilizer 24x7, but I'm starting to think that maybe the bulb isn't working (I bought it used and was told the bulb was only three weeks old).. Hmmmm... BTW, I also have had a UV sterilizer running 24x7 with a new tube and it apparently makes no visible impact on the fuzz algae stuff. It will only cure green water, destroy suspended algae, reduce spores etc. Nikki |
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Ozdude wrote: "Troy Bruder" wrote in message ... Hello, I recently have been treated to a "fuzzy algae" growth all over my plants.. I need some help in identifying the type of algae it is, and how best to treat it.. I run a UV sterilizer 24x7, but I'm starting to think that maybe the bulb isn't working (I bought it used and was told the bulb was only three weeks old).. Hmmmm... Can anyone help me identify the algae type I have, and a recommended course of action? Well, you could start by giving more information. What colour is it? How long? What do the strands (if any) look like? Lemme guess, it's bright green and looks like razor stubble but longer; lots of tiny stalks sticking straight up from the surface of plant leaves near the light? -- Need Mercedes parts ? - http://parts.mbz.org http://www.mbz.org | Mercedes Mailing lists: http://lists.mbz.org 633CSi 250SE/C 300SD | Killies, killi.net, Crypts, aquaria.net 1970 280SE, 72 280SE | Old wris****ches http://watches.list.mbz.org |
Ok... It looks a very light green, and appears to be in hair-like
strands... Without posting a pic, does that help? "Ozdude" wrote in message ... "Troy Bruder" wrote in message ... Hello, I recently have been treated to a "fuzzy algae" growth all over my plants.. I need some help in identifying the type of algae it is, and how best to treat it.. I run a UV sterilizer 24x7, but I'm starting to think that maybe the bulb isn't working (I bought it used and was told the bulb was only three weeks old).. Hmmmm... Can anyone help me identify the algae type I have, and a recommended course of action? Well, you could start by giving more information. What colour is it? How long? What do the strands (if any) look like? Oz |
Nope! Very pale green, almost greyish.. But in short hair like strands..
"Richard Sexton" wrote in message ... In article , Ozdude wrote: "Troy Bruder" wrote in message ... Hello, I recently have been treated to a "fuzzy algae" growth all over my plants.. I need some help in identifying the type of algae it is, and how best to treat it.. I run a UV sterilizer 24x7, but I'm starting to think that maybe the bulb isn't working (I bought it used and was told the bulb was only three weeks old).. Hmmmm... Can anyone help me identify the algae type I have, and a recommended course of action? Well, you could start by giving more information. What colour is it? How long? What do the strands (if any) look like? Lemme guess, it's bright green and looks like razor stubble but longer; lots of tiny stalks sticking straight up from the surface of plant leaves near the light? -- Need Mercedes parts ? - http://parts.mbz.org http://www.mbz.org | Mercedes Mailing lists: http://lists.mbz.org 633CSi 250SE/C 300SD | Killies, killi.net, Crypts, aquaria.net 1970 280SE, 72 280SE | Old wris****ches http://watches.list.mbz.org |
"Shagster" wrote in message ... Ok... It looks a very light green, and appears to be in hair-like strands... Without posting a pic, does that help? Yep. sounds like Staghorn ;) Oz |
"Shagster" wrote in message ... That is an EXCELLENT site! Ugh, I think I have a little bit of just about everything... But the stuff I'm most concerned about appears to be Thread algae... Thanks! Most algae problems can be solved long term by properly balancing nutrients, CO2 and light. I wiped out a world class growth of BBAand green thread algae with increase in CO2, nitrates, potassium and traces adn pruning ... ala Tom Barr. It took some time but the jungle is okay now ;-) Bob |
"Robert Flory" wrote in message ... "Shagster" wrote in message ... That is an EXCELLENT site! Ugh, I think I have a little bit of just about everything... But the stuff I'm most concerned about appears to be Thread algae... Thanks! Most algae problems can be solved long term by properly balancing nutrients, CO2 and light. I wiped out a world class growth of BBAand green thread algae with increase in CO2, nitrates, potassium and traces adn pruning ... ala Tom Barr. It took some time but the jungle is okay now ;-) Bob In my experience, what you are stating is very true. I found the biggest algae "starter" is over feeding fish food. So once you get this sorted it's a fairly easy thing to get everything else in balance. I also think it's healthy to allow some green fuzz on rocks and wood, mainly for the algae eaters, but it also looks good. It's looks horrible though if there are large areas of glass covered in the stuff, and indicative that something needs to be blanced in the tank ;) Oz |
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