How Do You Get Rid Of Black Algae Growing On Driftwood In Aquarium?
Black algae, though harmless in small amounts, can ruin the look of your aquarium. “Black beard” or “black brush” algae tend to grow on the surfaces of driftwood and plants and can be difficult to remove. Unfortunately, most algae-eating fish do not seem to find this sort of algae appetizing. There are three possible ways to remove this kind of algae from driftwood: boiling, using bleach, or using hydrogen peroxide. Using hydrogen peroxide is easier than boiling, and has less potential side effects than bleaching. Carefully remove driftwood from aquarium. The safest way to do this is during a water change, so you can siphon out any gunk stirred up by moving the driftwood. In a suitably-sized bucket, prepare a solution of approximately 1/2 ml hydrogen peroxide per gallon of dechlorinated or reverse osmosis (R.O.) filtered water. Submerge your driftwood in the bucket of solution. Let the driftwood sit in the hydrogen peroxide solution over night. Remove any algae clinging to the driftwoo
