Java moss infested with thread algea

Re: Java moss infested with thread algea

i read in a plant book that java moss can be taken out of tank and rinsed.i've recently soaked mine in water with alum to get rid of mal.snails. no harm was done to moss. this may help with algae too.java moss is a very beautiful plant when healthy. regards,cornhusker

 

Re: Java moss infested with thread algea

i had the same thing in my tank...figured it was cause it was hard to keep clear of mulm as well as other extra "nutrients". got tired of it and after a year finally decided to try pull it all out to just eliminate the problem that way since nothing else i tried worked.

 

Re: Java moss infested with thread algea

I'd love to know the answer as well! My driftwood covered with Willow Moss is infested with it and it's now spreading to the hairgrass too. It grows with frightening speed. As fast as I can manually remove it, it's back again within two days.

I've read of different cures like reducing Co2, reducing the photoperiod, reducing the iron etc, but which is the right one? I don't want to hinder the rest of the plant growth by reducing everything.

The mulm buildup sounds like a good theory though. I might just try rinsing the moss/wood thoroughly clean under a tap.