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HeWhoShallNotBeNamed
09-09-2011, 12:06 AM
If it is, what should I do?

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Cliff
09-09-2011, 12:15 AM
Just looks like some hair algae to me, a type of black brush algae

The below thread has some pretty good info that you might find helpful

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HeWhoShallNotBeNamed
09-09-2011, 12:24 AM
Just looks like some hair algae to me, a type of black brush algae

The below thread has some pretty good info that you might find helpful

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Cool, I appreciate it. My plan of action is going to be double dosing Flourish Excel (10 mg daily) for the next week. Any other suggestions?
Cliff
09-09-2011, 12:29 AM
Be careful double dosing Excel. I have read a lot of info that suggests sensative fish can't handle excel very well

I would also suggest some extra water changes as well
Brhino
09-09-2011, 01:11 AM
some plants can't handle it too... what plants do you have?
HeWhoShallNotBeNamed
09-09-2011, 01:24 AM
3 vals, 2 pygmy chain swords, and a crypto
HeWhoShallNotBeNamed
09-09-2011, 01:53 AM
Reading a bit on the net seems to indicate that Vals are sensitive to Flourish Excel...lol...ok, so should I just go with extra water changes?
HeWhoShallNotBeNamed
09-10-2011, 05:14 PM
Was told probably due to high nitrites. Did a 25% water change and dosed with API CO2, TLC aquarium optimizer, and half dose of Flourish Excel.

Also, lol, found a new patch of what appears to be green dust on the rear of my tank. Doesn't actually look that bad, plus all I really have to do is leave it alone for three weeks and it'll take care of itself...so I've heard. I'll be interested to see the results.