[Darkblade48]

I recently discovered some algae on my Hygrophilia polysperma as well as my Java Fern.

Below are some pictures:

One pruned leaf of Java Fern covered in this stuff

H. polysperma leaves covered by this

Anyways, I was wondering if anyone could provide a good ID on this algae, as I'm not sure what it is myself, and if anyone has any proactive solutions, that'd be great to know as well

 

[plantbrain]

Looks like old /12 dead leaves are the only ones infested, prune them. Likely diatoms and other algae.

Regards,
Tom Barr

 

[plantbrain]

Likely diatoms, looks like old 1/2 dead leaves, prune them.

Regards,
Tom Barr

 

[Darkblade48]

Here's an update with some more pictures as well

I was thinking diatoms, but this does not seem to be the case, as I never knew that diamtoms could be this invasive. Also, if it were diatoms, why would my floating Hydrocotyle leucocephalia show signs of this?

Thanks for the quick reply though, Tom

 

[HeyPK]

Ramshorn snails should clear that algae up.

 

[Simpte 27]

Otos will clean the plants also.