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

["Tom Watson" <onefish2fish@comcast.net>]

I've never had to do more than two.  In the case of driftwood, I would
remove it from the tank and treat it in a smaller container.  That way you
could increase the dosage and speed up the process.  Once the algae is gone,
soak the wood in untreated water to leach out any absorbed chemical.

I haven't tried it but I don't think I'd use this treatment method in a tank
with amphibians,

-----Original Message-----
From: gsas-member-bounces@thekrib.com
[mailto:gsas-member-bounces@thekrib.com] On Behalf Of Shango Los
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 8:13 AM
To: Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member chat
Subject: Re: [GSAS-Member] Remove Hair Algae from Wood

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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