SandraJ
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Can anyone help identify this algae? I have searched online and on this forum, but can't identify it. The strands are very fine and a light brown / yellowy colour. It is hard to remove, as it is so fine. It breaks into small pieces that then float around. Plus it grows back FAST.
This is a very new aquarium, about 4 weeks old. This algae suddenly appeared after 2 weeks. Does anyone have any advice on how to get rid of it? I am worried it is blocking the light for the plants.
(I realise there are also some small patches of cyanobacteria).
Some info, in case helpful:
Tank size: 350 litres
Filter: Fluval 407 on full flow
Lights: 2x Fluval 3.0 plant lights - 6 hours at around 60%
Stocking: 6 black phantom tetras, lightly fed - added 10 days ago
Plants: added 4 weeks ago
Substrate: Fluval Stratum topped with gravel / sand
Fertiliser: TNC complete - recommend amount weekly
No CO2
This is a very new aquarium, about 4 weeks old. This algae suddenly appeared after 2 weeks. Does anyone have any advice on how to get rid of it? I am worried it is blocking the light for the plants.
(I realise there are also some small patches of cyanobacteria).
Some info, in case helpful:
Tank size: 350 litres
Filter: Fluval 407 on full flow
Lights: 2x Fluval 3.0 plant lights - 6 hours at around 60%
Stocking: 6 black phantom tetras, lightly fed - added 10 days ago
Plants: added 4 weeks ago
Substrate: Fluval Stratum topped with gravel / sand
Fertiliser: TNC complete - recommend amount weekly
No CO2
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