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Piscesgirl · 11-02-2004, 06:05 AM

I've never had Blue Green Algae (knock on wood), but I did beat Black Beard Algae in my 29 with Flourish Excel. I saw it dying. It was quite fun to watch it die. My plants on the other hand, were quite happy. (no fish in the tank at the time as I killed the CAE in that tank with an OD of Flourish excel as well, entirely accidentally). After that, I added straight ammonia to the tank as well - no problems. No more algae. VERY high light as well.

My 55 is not as easy.

11-02-2004, 06:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
Piscesgirl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vance County, North Carolina Posts: 1,916 iTrader Ratings: 1 iTrader Positive Rating: 100% Plant Points: 4150	I've never had Blue Green Algae (knock on wood), but I did beat Black Beard Algae in my 29 with Flourish Excel. I saw it dying. It was quite fun to watch it die. My plants on the other hand, were quite happy. (no fish in the tank at the time as I killed the CAE in that tank with an OD of Flourish excel as well, entirely accidentally). After that, I added straight ammonia to the tank as well - no problems. No more algae. VERY high light as well. My 55 is not as easy.