Hi Guys, it's a long time since I've been around here!
Just thought I'd pop back to ask about my baileyi tank. I've always (the last few years) had a black beard algae problem in the 3 different tanks this fish has been in, and nothing I've done has prevented it. The rocks and wood - but not the gravel - get absolutely covered in really thick black beard algae very quickly. I was just wondering whether anyone had any suggestions for avoiding it? It hasn't been a problem in the Malawi or Goldfish tanks, or previous plant tanks.
Thanks,
Tom
Black beard algae in non-planted tank
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messy_da_legend
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Black beard algae in non-planted tank
Tom
1 x M. baileyi
1 x M. baileyi
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Re: Black beard algae in non-planted tank
I only have black beard algae in my tanks if I have seriously neglected water changes over an extended period.
How does your tap water profile compare to to your tank water profile? (Nitrate, pH, KH?)
How does your tap water profile compare to to your tank water profile? (Nitrate, pH, KH?)
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