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Hey shrimpers, I’ve had an algae problem for a while now in my 29 gallon aquarium (110L), but recently the BBA has taken over way too much. It’s on literally everything. I would have treated with H2O2, but as far as I’m aware you can only spot treat with it. I’m open to pretty much anything. I do have some really beautiful hair algae growing along my driftwood that I would prefer to keep, but if it’s not possible to remove one without the other it’s fine, the BBA has to go. Let me know what you think I should do. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Crabby

Hey Guys, Need a little help with the amount of hours I should leave my lighting setup on per day, from the amount of black beard algae outbreak I have (pictures to come tomorrow). I have been dosing with AlgExit from the techden and haven't had any luck removing the algae yet (cut the lighting down during this dosing period to two hours in the morning and 5 hours at night). I am currently using a Solar Max Nano Metal Halide Light Solar Max 150W Single Ended Metal Halide Light Solar Max 150W Single Ended 14K Globe 150W electronic ballast Using this light setup, how many hours should the lights be left on for? (is there a formula?) Tank is a ADA 45cm (45x27x30cm/5mm) Keeping in mind that I am attempting to carpet the floor with HC....

What've people found is the most enthusiastic black-beard-algae-eating native shrimp? My paratya eat it, but prefer other stuff. And I don't like them to get super hungry because they get a bit aggressive!