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Date: 18 Feb 2005 15:38:40
From: Troy Bruder
Subject: Fuzzy algae..
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Hello,
I recently have been treated to a "fuzzy algae" growth all over my plants..
I need some help in identifying the type of algae it is, and how best to
treat it..
I run a UV sterilizer 24x7, but I'm starting to think that maybe the bulb
isn't working (I bought it used and was told the bulb was only three weeks
old).. Hmmmm...
Can anyone help me identify the algae type I have, and a recommended course
of action?
Thanks!
Troy
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Date: 19 Feb 2005 02:05:32
From: Nikki Casali
Subject: Re: Fuzzy algae..
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Troy Bruder wrote:
> I run a UV sterilizer 24x7, but I'm starting to think that maybe the bulb
> isn't working (I bought it used and was told the bulb was only three weeks
> old).. Hmmmm...
BTW, I also have had a UV sterilizer running 24x7 with a new tube and it
apparently makes no visible impact on the fuzz algae stuff. It will only
cure green water, destroy suspended algae, reduce spores etc.
Nikki
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Date: 19 Feb 2005 01:58:34
From: Nikki Casali
Subject: Re: Fuzzy algae..
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Troy Bruder wrote:
> Can anyone help me identify the algae type I have, and a recommended course
> of action?
All your questions answered:
http://www.plantgeek.net/article_viewer.php?id=9
And more information here than you will ever need:
http://mikes-machine.mine.nu/algae_gallery.htm
Nikki
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Date: 18 Feb 2005 22:37:39
From: Shagster
Subject: Re: Fuzzy algae..
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That is an EXCELLENT site! Ugh, I think I have a little bit of just about
everything... But the stuff I'm most concerned about appears to be Thread
algae...
Thanks!
"Nikki Casali" <nikki@ncSasPali.deAmoMn.co.uk > wrote in message
news:cv66g6$nd3$1$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
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>
> Troy Bruder wrote:
>> Can anyone help me identify the algae type I have, and a recommended
>> course of action?
>
> All your questions answered:
> http://www.plantgeek.net/article_viewer.php?id=9
>
> And more information here than you will ever need:
> http://mikes-machine.mine.nu/algae_gallery.htm
>
> Nikki
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Date: 19 Feb 2005 14:24:40
From: Robert Flory
Subject: Re: Fuzzy algae..
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"Shagster" <noway@nohow.com > wrote in message
news:8i-dneNhBaweKYvfUSdV9g@ptd.net...
> That is an EXCELLENT site! Ugh, I think I have a little bit of just about
> everything... But the stuff I'm most concerned about appears to be Thread
> algae...
>
> Thanks!
>
Most algae problems can be solved long term by properly balancing nutrients,
CO2 and light. I wiped out a world class growth of BBAand green thread
algae with increase in CO2, nitrates, potassium and traces adn pruning ...
ala Tom Barr. It took some time but the jungle is okay now ;-)
Bob
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Date: 20 Feb 2005 13:11:47
From: Ozdude
Subject: Re: Fuzzy algae..
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"Robert Flory" <wyogeo@MORETHANWARMmail.com > wrote in message
news:cv8ead$cb5$1@news.astound.net...
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> "Shagster" <noway@nohow.com> wrote in message
> news:8i-dneNhBaweKYvfUSdV9g@ptd.net...
>> That is an EXCELLENT site! Ugh, I think I have a little bit of just
>> about everything... But the stuff I'm most concerned about appears to be
>> Thread algae...
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
> Most algae problems can be solved long term by properly balancing
> nutrients, CO2 and light. I wiped out a world class growth of BBAand
> green thread algae with increase in CO2, nitrates, potassium and traces
> adn pruning ... ala Tom Barr. It took some time but the jungle is okay
> now ;-)
> Bob
In my experience, what you are stating is very true.
I found the biggest algae "starter" is over feeding fish food. So once you
get this sorted it's a fairly easy thing to get everything else in balance.
I also think it's healthy to allow some green fuzz on rocks and wood, mainly
for the algae eaters, but it also looks good.
It's looks horrible though if there are large areas of glass covered in the
stuff, and indicative that something needs to be blanced in the tank ;)
Oz
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Date: 19 Feb 2005 02:14:12
From: Richard Sexton
Subject: Re: Fuzzy algae..
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In article <cv66g6$nd3$1$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk >,
Nikki Casali <nikki@ncSasPali.deAmoMn.co.uk > wrote:
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>Troy Bruder wrote:
>> Can anyone help me identify the algae type I have, and a recommended course
>> of action?
>
>All your questions answered:
>http://www.plantgeek.net/article_viewer.php?id=9
Not.
"Staghorn algae:
Looks like individual strands of hair algae but tends to grow in single branching
strands like a deer antler and is grey-green. Seems to grow mostly on tank equipment
near the surface. Difficult to remove mechanically. Soak affected equipment in a 25%
solution of household bleach and water to remove it."
I'm not aware of any way of eradicating this crap other than peroxide or
Algae Fix. Sterilizing equipment will not do any good.
--
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http://www.mbz.org
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Date: 19 Feb 2005 10:41:38
From: Ozdude
Subject: Re: Fuzzy algae..
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"Troy Bruder" <troy_bruder@hotmail.com > wrote in message
news:111ckimg69sip4a@corp.supernews.com...
> Hello,
>
> I recently have been treated to a "fuzzy algae" growth all over my
> plants.. I need some help in identifying the type of algae it is, and how
> best to treat it..
>
> I run a UV sterilizer 24x7, but I'm starting to think that maybe the bulb
> isn't working (I bought it used and was told the bulb was only three weeks
> old).. Hmmmm...
>
> Can anyone help me identify the algae type I have, and a recommended
> course of action?
Well, you could start by giving more information.
What colour is it? How long? What do the strands (if any) look like?
Oz
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Date: 18 Feb 2005 22:30:39
From: Shagster
Subject: Re: Fuzzy algae..
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Ok... It looks a very light green, and appears to be in hair-like
strands... Without posting a pic, does that help?
"Ozdude" <ivsmith11@hote-mail.com > wrote in message
news:42167d25$0$1019$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
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> "Troy Bruder" <troy_bruder@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:111ckimg69sip4a@corp.supernews.com...
>> Hello,
>>
>> I recently have been treated to a "fuzzy algae" growth all over my
>> plants.. I need some help in identifying the type of algae it is, and how
>> best to treat it..
>>
>> I run a UV sterilizer 24x7, but I'm starting to think that maybe the bulb
>> isn't working (I bought it used and was told the bulb was only three
>> weeks old).. Hmmmm...
>>
>> Can anyone help me identify the algae type I have, and a recommended
>> course of action?
>
> Well, you could start by giving more information.
>
> What colour is it? How long? What do the strands (if any) look like?
>
> Oz
>
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Date: 20 Feb 2005 00:23:50
From: Ozdude
Subject: Re: Fuzzy algae..
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"Shagster" <noway@nohow.com > wrote in message
news:4yydnaHEbeqXLovfUSdV9g@ptd.net...
> Ok... It looks a very light green, and appears to be in hair-like
> strands... Without posting a pic, does that help?
Yep. sounds like Staghorn ;)
Oz
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Date: 19 Feb 2005 02:09:33
From: Richard Sexton
Subject: Re: Fuzzy algae..
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In article <42167d25$0$1019$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au >,
Ozdude <ivsmith11@hote-mail.com > wrote:
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>"Troy Bruder" <troy_bruder@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:111ckimg69sip4a@corp.supernews.com...
>> Hello,
>>
>> I recently have been treated to a "fuzzy algae" growth all over my
>> plants.. I need some help in identifying the type of algae it is, and how
>> best to treat it..
>>
>> I run a UV sterilizer 24x7, but I'm starting to think that maybe the bulb
>> isn't working (I bought it used and was told the bulb was only three weeks
>> old).. Hmmmm...
>>
>> Can anyone help me identify the algae type I have, and a recommended
>> course of action?
>
>Well, you could start by giving more information.
>
>What colour is it? How long? What do the strands (if any) look like?
Lemme guess, it's bright green and looks like razor stubble but longer;
lots of tiny stalks sticking straight up from the surface of plant
leaves near the light?
--
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http://www.mbz.org
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Date: 18 Feb 2005 22:31:21
From: Shagster
Subject: Re: Fuzzy algae..
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Nope! Very pale green, almost greyish.. But in short hair like strands..
"Richard Sexton" <richard@vrx.news > wrote in message
news:IC4zBx.L09@T-FCN.Net...
> In article <42167d25$0$1019$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au>,
> Ozdude <ivsmith11@hote-mail.com> wrote:
>>
>>"Troy Bruder" <troy_bruder@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:111ckimg69sip4a@corp.supernews.com...
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I recently have been treated to a "fuzzy algae" growth all over my
>>> plants.. I need some help in identifying the type of algae it is, and
>>> how
>>> best to treat it..
>>>
>>> I run a UV sterilizer 24x7, but I'm starting to think that maybe the
>>> bulb
>>> isn't working (I bought it used and was told the bulb was only three
>>> weeks
>>> old).. Hmmmm...
>>>
>>> Can anyone help me identify the algae type I have, and a recommended
>>> course of action?
>>
>>Well, you could start by giving more information.
>>
>>What colour is it? How long? What do the strands (if any) look like?
>
> Lemme guess, it's bright green and looks like razor stubble but longer;
> lots of tiny stalks sticking straight up from the surface of plant
> leaves near the light?
>
> --
> Need Mercedes parts ? - http://parts.mbz.org
> http://www.mbz.org
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