Blackbeard algae
Does anyone have any great ideas as to how to combat blackbeard algae? A very reputable fish dealer in my area suggested "flying foxes" so, I purchased two. Over the ensueing weeks, they did absolutely nothing, except lie around, waiting for me to feed them. I did some research and discovered that "Flying foxes" were often construed as various species, depending on your particular dealer. It seems that the only true "Blackbeard eaters" are Siamese algae eaters. Many of the species that are passed off as such are not true "Siamese algae eaters, but, rather "False Siamese". The true Siamese algae eater has a horizontal black band that continues to the end of the tail. The ones that I have possess a band that ends where the tail begins. I have also read that true "Siamese algae eaters" are the only species of fish known to eat Blackbeard algae and that they are very difficult to find.
I completely emptied my aquarium (46 gallon) of all the contents (excluding fish) and proceeded to soak everything (plastic plants, rocks, driftwood) in a 10% bleach solution which did a fantastic job of destroying the algae. In about three weeks, the blackbeard algae began to resurface. A complete tank teardown is something I'm not willing to partake of every three-four weeks. Anyone have any ideas? Anyone know where I can find a couple of true Siamese algae eaters and if they really do live up to their reputation.
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