Green slime algae

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"Tom J. Pappas" wrote in message
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I have a question about my freshwater aquarium, that I'm hoping
someone can answer. I've had it up and going for 10 years. The last 3
or 4 months, I've had a problem with a slimy green algae. It grows on
the artificial plants, driftwood, rocks, and gravel. I have no real
plants.

I clean the tank once per month. I remove about 30% of the water. Then
I stir up the gravel and vacuum it. After that I wipe the glass. I
empty and clean the carbon container, add fresh charcoal, and replace
the foam sleeve. Water temp is a constant 78 degrees.

I just did all of the above 3 days ago and algae is already forming
again!!!

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Tom

Sounds like cynobacyeria (I probably misspelled that) or BGA. Search
google for that or perhaps someone with expertise can comment on it from
the plant guys...so I will crosspost for you..... Its a nutrient issue.

PS. I would do a lot more water changes than you are to get the
build-up out of there.......Just 25% at a time about 6 times over a few
days......thats me though....



Small (I repeat small) doses of hydrogen peroxide applied directly to
the slime w/ an eyedropper will kill the slime producing bacteria.
you'll probably see a few bubbles and in a while the slime look like
it's curling up. vac the slime out and repeat until it doesn't come
back. I've done this directly to slime on plants with no damage to the
plant (hygro) underneath. I don't have any snails, shrimp etc. in this
tank so I don't know about their sensitivities but my rainbows, pleco &
krib weren't phased a bit.