ALGAE

[jluna]

hi there -

the driftwood in my tank has always had a healthy crop of that furry dark algae - almost black - but recently it's started getting a little too healthy, despite regular water changes, etc etc...

what fish (discus-conditions friendly of course) would people recommend to eat it? or, failing that, what chemical? naturally i'd much rather go with nature first... any suggestions most welcome.

thanks,

justin

[flukes]

Sounds like BBA (Black Bearded Algea) Id have to see a photo too be sure but from the discription its sounds like this.
The only fish that will touch this stuff is a SAE and even then they might not clear out the whole tank of it, depending on how much there is.
Anyway do a search on BBA and see what fish will eat it, i could be wrong but i think its only SAE's and even they dont eat much of it.

Cheers
Scott