Toadstool algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by nanomania, May 27, 2012.

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  1. nanomania

    nanomania Vagabond Butterfly

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    I had purchased Toadstool algae (Cladophora prolifera) and dint know that it can become a pest if left open in a tank. i have a 15gal nano soon to be converted to 30gal with sump. i have to huge ball of Cladophora prolifera in my current tank that i will be shifting to my sump but the rest of it i i wana get rid off as it looks ugly. what should i do? will 3days of darkness do the job? or removing it manually or increasing mag levels? i only have softies in my tank. will they get effected if the the tank has no light for 3 days?
     
    nanomania, May 27, 2012
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  2. nanomania

    nanomania Vagabond Butterfly

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    anyone?
     
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  3. johnmaloney

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    toadstool algae can be pulled up like a carpet, I would manually remove it. If you can't get a good hold of it, place some sand where you think it will grow that is fairly coarse, it will grow on that, giving you a good lip to peel it off later.
     
    johnmaloney, May 30, 2012
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