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[Substratum]

what is the cause of black beard algae? iv'e got a heavily planted tank and fertilise and dose with liquid c02 twice a week.

any ways to fix it?

I've been told in the past to increase c02 Dosage?

thanks in advance.

[Westie]

So you're using co2? Usually something out of balance for BBA to grow. Too much co2 not enough iron? Who knows? Could be phosphates. Bring a sample of your water in to Oli (Aqoutix) and have a chat to him or Rovik

[Graeme1]

_{Ollie swears by BBA = phophates}

_{Grab a phosphate sponge and see if it helps
( plus spot dose H202 and kill it )}