What's happening? Need Advice!

[howie]

Can anyone tell me what are those growth? They're sticking on the plants, free floating and even found in bunches at the bottom of the tank.

I first caught sight of them about a day ago but this morning it became widespread.

What can I do to get rid of them? Pls advise.

[Rexxer]

Looks like algae but need a close up to confirm what algae.

[thebaldingaquarist]

I don't believe they are BBA although they look like it from the pic.
BBA don't grow wide spread overnight..
Can you pick up a bunch and take a pic?

[Shadow]

the one stick on the red plant look like BBA

By the way, your red plant is most likely not Aquatic. Its look like Dracaena marginata var colorama

[Rexxer]

What's the best way to get rid of BBA without using chemical?

[howie]

Thanks for the replies guys, following are more photos to help with the identification hopefully!

[howie]

Algae Remover was effective in dealing with the black brush algae (BBA) but there were a few casualties.

[xjiahua]

hey howie mind sharing what brand is the algae remover ?

[howie]

hey howie mind sharing what brand is the algae remover ?

I think it's ISTA. Take a look at the front photo which I posted in another thread and you'll understand why I'm unsure.

http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ting-LFS/page2

[diazman]

How much did you dose? shrimps are particularly sensitive to these.

[howie]

How much did you dose? shrimps are particularly sensitive to these.

I dosed according to the recommended dosage as shown in the photo. And you're right, I have a few dead shrimps. Plants doesn't seem to be as green as before too. So I stopped the daily dosage yesterday (after doing it for 3 days) to see if they'll get back in shape.