Still suffering with Black Beard Algae (BBA)! :(

[dw1305]

Hi all,

old thread but my BBA only grows in the high flow areas of the tank. Nowhere else.

Do you have Ramshorn snails in the tank?

I have Ramshorn snails (and other snails as well) and I also have BBA, but only on my filter sponges and the outlet of the power-head. I think the <"snails can't/don't browse"> these areas and the algal sporelings can grow there.

I think @a1Matt said that <"Tarebia granifera grazes BBA">.

cheers Darrel

 

[PBM3000]

A fair few Ramshorns but not overpopulated. I'm currently giving the following a try for a month:

Lowering my EI dosing by 50%.
Lowering Liquid Carb by 50%.
Lowering flow somewhat.
Reducing lighting by 5% and 1/2 hr per day.