Driftwood and cladophora

[JamesC]

I've always noticed that I get small amounts of cladophora growing on any driftwood I have in the tank. It tends to be slow growing and never any problem as once every month or so I just pull the few bits out that have grown. There is no hint of any other cladophora growth in the tank, not even in the thick mat of HC I have. I'm curious to know if there is any reason why it likes growing on driftwood so much?

James

 

[Tom Barr]

The same reason it grows on dead leaves, some Amano shrimp, a lot of them, clean it off pretty good.

You can dilute Excel or Peroxide in a bottle(about 1/4 Excel etc) with water, drain the tank for a large water change, spray and wait 5 minutes. Then refill.

Regards,
Tom Barr