Fuzz algae(솜털이끼, 솜털조류) Fuzz algae often show up on plant leaves giving their edges a slightly fuzzy appearance. 솜털이끼/솜털조류는 약간의 솜털 모양을 가진 식물의 가장자리에서 나타난다. Causes: Nutrient Imbalance – Strive for the following nutrient levels: N (10-20ppm), P (0.5-2 ppm), K (10-20 ppm), Ca (10-30 ppm), Mg (2-5ppm), Fe (.1ppm). Low CO2 – Strive for 20-30 ppm concentration of CO2, as permitted by fauna. 원인: 영양 불균형 -..

Brown Algae (Diatoms)갈조류 (규조류) Brown Algae, or diatoms, often present themselves as a brown, muddy, muck that covers plant leaves and hardscape items. It is rare to be seen in a fully established aquarium. 식물의 잎과 조경용품을 덮는 진흙과 배설물에서 갈조류(갈색이끼) 또는 규조류는 자주는 나타난다. 이러한 갈조류는 완전하게 물잡힌 수조에서는 보기 드물다. Causes: Newly setup tank – Aquariums that have just been set up seem to be prone to diatom algae. Excess n..

Black Brush/Beard, Rhodophyta (붓이끼) Black brush, or BBA, algae can be one of a number of specific genera of “red” algae in the Rhodophyta family. Most of the algae in this family are actually marine, but a few freshwater species exist that particularly target our planted aquariums. This algae may be black, brown, red, or green in coloration, and can quickly coat your plants and hardscape if not ..