This site is supported by the advertisements on it, please disable your AdBlocker so we can continue to provide you with the quality content you expect.
  1. We are after as many aquarium plant images that we can get, doing so will assist us in completing the aquarium plant database.

    https://barrreport.com/threads/aquatic-plant-images-wanted.14374/
    Dismiss Notice

Red Dust Algae???

Discussion in 'Algae Control' started by JoeBanks, Dec 18, 2006.

  1. JoeBanks

    JoeBanks Prolific Poster

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2005
    Messages:
    70
    Likes Received:
    0
    Local Time:
    11:58 PM
    Ever since I accidentally overdosed CaCl2, my long-term GDA problem has disappeared, and has been replaced by a similar algae which grows only on the glass, looks like GDA, but is reddish brown. It also seems to grow more slowly than GDA.

    What is this stuff?
     
    #1 JoeBanks, Dec 18, 2006
  2. Tom Barr

    Tom Barr Founder
    Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2005
    Messages:
    18,694
    Likes Received:
    728
    Local Time:
    11:58 PM
    I saw this recently, I've ID ed it yet.

    Regards,
    Tom Barr
     
    #2 Tom Barr, Dec 19, 2006
  3. JoeBanks

    JoeBanks Prolific Poster

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2005
    Messages:
    70
    Likes Received:
    0
    Local Time:
    11:58 PM
    It is, at least, less agressive, less noticeable, and easier to deal with.

    Maybe a CaCl2 overdose is a GDA killer?

    Could be worth a controlled experiment.
     
    #3 JoeBanks, Dec 19, 2006
  4. Tom Barr

    Tom Barr Founder
    Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2005
    Messages:
    18,694
    Likes Received:
    728
    Local Time:
    11:58 PM
    Well, it's not likely the Ca, more likely Cl.
    A good scrub and good general maintenance seesm to do the trick

    Regards,
    Tom Barr
     
    #4 Tom Barr, Dec 20, 2006
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Loading...
Similar Threads - Red Dust Algae
  1. wunderkind

    Red Dust Algae?

    wunderkind, May 13, 2005, in forum: Algae Control
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    502
    detlef
    May 22, 2005
  2. cuban007

    Wanted: Red Cherry Shrimps

    cuban007, Nov 7, 2020, in forum: Trades, swaps, sales
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    271
    cuban007
    Nov 7, 2020
  3. MoreliaViridis

    Melting Tissue Cultured Plants - Go Emersed?

    MoreliaViridis, Oct 1, 2020, in forum: General Plant Topics
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    333
    bshenanagins
    Oct 7, 2020
  4. willieray744

    Buy Real Registered Us/australian/canadian/passports( +1(725) 867-9567)

    willieray744, Sep 23, 2020, in forum: Introductions
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    129
    willieray744
    Sep 23, 2020
  5. Joe

    Red-brown Algae

    Joe, Sep 12, 2020, in forum: Algae Control
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    450
    Squidhead
    Sep 22, 2020

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice