Question about algae

**deone** · 9th Jan 2012, 11:21

My tank is filled with algae now, the driftwoods and plants all have algae.
I intend to re-setup my tank, if i put my driftwood in an entirely new water, will there still be algae spore from the driftwood and eventually my tank will be filled with algae again?

**Shadow** · 9th Jan 2012, 11:24

you can try boils your wood, that should kill the algae and its spore. Actually you should worry about your water parameter instead, because spore is also in the water.

**deone** · 10th Jan 2012, 15:09

Originally Posted by Shadow

you can try boils your wood, that should kill the algae and its spore. Actually you should worry about your water parameter instead, because spore is also in the water.

Should i do a full water change? I intend to rescape anyways, just that i need to find another tank to keep my fishes 1st

**Shadow** · 10th Jan 2012, 16:20

Normally I do re-scape when my tank is dry.

**deone** · 10th Jan 2012, 18:47

Now my algae are also on my plants. Is there anyway to get rid of the algae without damaging my java moss?

I heard that giving the tank less light would help remove the algae.

**magpie** · 10th Jan 2012, 18:50

What type of algae are you encountering? Different algae need to treat differently.

**s98432512** · 10th Jan 2012, 22:50

hmm maybe barley straw might help

heaard they use it in pond to clear aglae problem ..

**deone** · 11th Jan 2012, 07:34

Hmm, i think i need to identify my mosses asap. My tank is overwhelmed with algae and the water is turning green!

**deone** · 11th Jan 2012, 21:24

Ok i have green water and some brown algae on my plants. How do i get them off?

**darylets** · 13th Jan 2012, 00:05

anyone knows if there is any way to prevent algae from growing in tanks with direct sunlight? or any suggestions on how to remove them without harming my fishes? thanks in advance

**PKB** · 13th Jan 2012, 08:59

Originally Posted by deone

Now my algae are also on my plants. Is there anyway to get rid of the algae without damaging my java moss?

I heard that giving the tank less light would help remove the algae.

For Moss that encounter Algae problem. I would normally given the a good trim. I will cut it till it lef about 2-3mm and it will grow back green and evenly.

**deone** · 13th Jan 2012, 13:20

Originally Posted by PKB

For Moss that encounter Algae problem. I would normally given the a good trim. I will cut it till it lef about 2-3mm and it will grow back green and evenly.

Currently, I have some java moss tied to coconut husk and another tied to driftwood. Should i soak them in bleach, and cut trim them till 2-3mm? What do you suggest?

**deone** · 13th Jan 2012, 13:21

Originally Posted by PKB

For Moss that encounter Algae problem. I would normally given the a good trim. I will cut it till it lef about 2-3mm and it will grow back green and evenly.

Currently I have some moss tied to coconut husk and driftwood. Should i soak them in bleach and trim them till 2-3mm? Just to be safe?

**PKB** · 16th Jan 2012, 13:16

Originally Posted by deone

Currently I have some moss tied to coconut husk and driftwood. Should i soak them in bleach and trim them till 2-3mm? Just to be safe?

For my case, I will just trip them. They may look lifeless (May even see a llittle browning) after trimming but look fine after they start growing back.