Algae on plants

[kemp]

Bros here,

Currently my tank is experiencing algae growing on my nanas and my HC. They are those black spots..wonder how can i remove them? By introducing any algae eaters? I've SAE in my tank but they don't seems to feed on them

[PeterGwee]

Black spots as in burn mark like or is it black hair balls?

Regards
Peter Gwee

[kemp]

Bro, it seems to more towards burn mark coz i can't really see any hair like stuffs on it.
My HC is affected too..

Black spots as in burn mark like or is it black hair balls?

Regards
Peter Gwee

[PeterGwee]

Bro, it seems to more towards burn mark coz i can't really see any hair like stuffs on it.
My HC is affected too..

If that is the case, you are likely running out of some nutrient. Use the form sticky and fill in as much information as possible for us to help you.

Regards
Peter Gwee

[kemp]

tank dimension:45cm*27cm*26cm
Plants: Christmas moss wall, Petite nanas, HC and one other unidentified
tank mates:SAE and oto
using electrical co2 and nutrafin diy co2
lighting : PL 36WATTS

hope this info can help. Sorry bout that

If that is the case, you are likely running out of some nutrient. Use the form sticky and fill in as much information as possible for us to help you.

Regards
Peter Gwee

[PeterGwee]

Please fill out this form when you're asking for help regarding tank problems

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Use this...fill in more info especially what type of nutrients you dose and how frequent.

Regards
Peter Gwee

[kemp]

ok bro,
would get it filled asap when i get back home. Thanks in advance!