Re: [GSAS-Member] Remove Hair Algae from Wood

[Shango Los <shango@shangolos.com>]

Tom, Thanks for sharing!  If this works, I will be a very happy camper to
have such a simple solution.  How many weeks of treatments did you find were
needed before you saw results?
Shango

On 7/13/08 9:01 PM, "Tom Watson" <onefish2fish@comcast.net> wrote:

> Sorry to be so slow responding to this thread.  I use an algae control
> method recommended by a NANFA member.  She is a native aquatic plants expert
> (PhD). She recommends a treatment of 1oz per 10 gallons hydrogen peroxide
> every two weeks.  This is the stuff you get off the shelf at Safeway.  Do a
> 20% (or more) water change before each re-treatment.
> 
> I have used this method on several tanks without non-algal or animal loss.
> It will actually remove the algae from the leaves of plants.  I plan to try
> this treatment on a pond within 2 weeks.  I will let you know the results as
> soon as I know.
> 
> Tom Watson
> NANFA Treasurer
> www.nanfa.org
> West Hyblos Creek Drainage
> Washington State
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gsas-member-bounces@thekrib.com
> [mailto:gsas-member-bounces@thekrib.com] On Behalf Of Shango Los
> Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 4:16 PM
> To: 'Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member chat'
> Subject: [GSAS-Member] Remove Hair Algae from Wood
> 
> Hello There,
> 
>  
> 
> Is there any secret strategy for removing thick hair algae from wood pieces?
> So far I have just used rubbing and a toothbrush but that is really slow
> going.
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Shango
> 
>  
> 
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