hi there i have got some black slime stuff in my external filter hoses can some one tell me what it is and how to stop it the walter is fine and clear and the filter is cleaned every two weeks
cheers alex
cheers alex
Black Slime Problem
- Thread starter ganjadude1uk
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I just made another post on this, I don't know what it is either. Do you have plants in your tank?
It's an infestation of cyanobacteria. Here's some info on treatment: http://freshaquarium.about.com/library/series/blalgaeslime.htm
Leaving filter parts in a mild bleach solution for a few hours will clean them. Do you have percarbonate washing powder (without soap, detergent or perfume) in the UK like the OxyClean we have in the States? That works to clean filter equipment too.
Don't compromise the bacterial community that's already in the media, where you want it housed, however!
Don't compromise the bacterial community that's already in the media, where you want it housed, however!