Algae on the edges of some of my plants

[partobe]

Hi Everyone.
I have a 36 gallon tank with med light and co2. I noticed this am while doing a water change that some of my plants have this hair looking black strings on the edge. Im not sure what this is if its good or if not how to do away with it? I fertilize once a week with flourish iron, nitrogen and potassium. I had been dosing 2x a week up until last week when I bought redsea flora base then cut it to 1x a week. I do weekly water changes of 10 gallon. I feed 2x a day.
Thanks for your help.
patrick

 

[jeffvmd]

Looks like black brush algae.
Maybe go back to the 2x a week dosing. Did you get the flourish comprehensive already?
Better to have a CO2 drop checker to make sure you have proper CO2 levels in tank.
You can also eaily pick the stuff out. Some use H2O2 solution to target them out.
Here is a little primer on freshwater algae http://www.aquahobby.com/articles/e_freshwater_algae.php

 

[partobe]

Thanks Jeff
I just ordered a drop checker today and I started back to dosing 2x a week. Yes I have the comprehensive and started using it today. Hopefully it will turn around quickly. thanks for the link Ill check it out.

 

[jeffvmd]

Be sure to get 4dkh solution. Most drop checkers only have the pH reagent with it.

 

[partobe]

Hi Jeff it does I have no idea what 4dkh solution does just hoping the instructions will tell me lol http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sp...r-awesome.html