Comments on: Algae – Green Dust & Fuzz

By: Green fuzz algae

Green fuzz algae — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:17:28 +0000

[...] http://www.guitarfish.org/2008/02/28…reen-dust-fuzz It looks like small short stands of hair algae that forms a carpet. it looks soft, like green peach fuzz. I have been dosing to maintain proper balance now, but can seem to get rid of the rest that has taken over my tank. Does this algae have a natural life cycle where it dies off? [...]

By: Rami

Rami — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:20:52 +0000

Naja002, it is GDA. It wipes right off, I just use a toothbrush for removal.

By: Naja002

Naja002 — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:10:11 +0000

Rami, it sounds like GSA (Green Spot Algae), not GDA. GDA wipes right off–so, there’s no need for a toothbrush scrubbing. GSA does not come off easily–that’s where a toothbrush would come in. HTH

By: Rami

Rami — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:47:32 +0000

You’re welcome. GDA and that brown algae is all I’ve ever had to deal with, thankfully. Mild, and moderately easy to get rid of.

By: guitarfish

guitarfish — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:28:20 +0000

Thanks for your experience Rami. Excess feedings can trigger all kinds of algae troubles. I’m glad you got yours cleared up!

By: Rami

Rami — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:59:01 +0000

GDA has occured in the past in my tanks when excess feedings occurred, and under the strongest light. It doesn’t like my flourescent lights, but my regular lightbulb used to cultivate it crazily. A new, clean toothbrush scrubbing and careful food monitoring solves my GDA problems.