green spot algae on plants
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An increase in Co2 is the only way I have ever got rid of it.
As my DIY Co2 tapers off, or the water level lowers causing some surface agitation, it forms. When I redo the DIY, and raise the surface level again, it usually goes away over a few days to a week.
I SAE don't touch it, it's too hard for mine.
As my DIY Co2 tapers off, or the water level lowers causing some surface agitation, it forms. When I redo the DIY, and raise the surface level again, it usually goes away over a few days to a week.
I SAE don't touch it, it's too hard for mine.
mmm my ottos don't seem to be able to get at it either. a thick coating of brown algae on the front glass was gone in one night, but I guess their mouths aren't strong enough to suck off the green spot. I went ahead and did as you said, Matt, putting on a new bottle of DIY yeast and raising the water level to the filter output (which is something I try to do anyway....oops 
) and I guess we'll just have to see~!
) and I guess we'll just have to see~! 
There are a couple of ways:
Rub it off (if possible, this mainly applies to glass & stuff)
Increase plant growth rate
Reduce lighting (this is ideal for crypts, anubias, and other slow growers)
Edit: there is no algae eater that is effective at eating this, if at all, so don't bother buying more algae eaters.
Rub it off (if possible, this mainly applies to glass & stuff)
Increase plant growth rate
Reduce lighting (this is ideal for crypts, anubias, and other slow growers)
Edit: there is no algae eater that is effective at eating this, if at all, so don't bother buying more algae eaters.