Mold like algae

[Ozymanndius]

I have a mold like spider web type algae growing on one of my java ferns. Any idea what it might be and how to get ride of it?

[ivan]

try taking a pic. easier to identify if we can see how it looks.

[Ozymanndius]

There isn't enough of the algae on the java but it looks like either white hair algae or staghorn algae (according to the google machine).

[Ozymanndius]

Difficult to take a pic. Did try but doesn't show on the photo

[Ozymanndius]

Ok so finally got a pic of the mold. Let me know what you think it is and also how i can get rid of it
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[azurekoi]

Hmmnn.... pic abit fuzzy - does look like Staghorn though... get hold of some Crystal Algae Clear from a koi shop - works like a bomb on this particular type of algae and does not harm your plants...

[Ozymanndius]

azurekoi soz about fuzzy pics. thanks for the advice will go and see if that works

[azurekoi]

I use it all the time in my river tank... Have to...lol

[Ozymanndius]

What causes it though?

[azurekoi]

Gauteng tap water has high calcium and especially magnesium levels - Staghorn loves the magnesium... How long is your lightperiod- aim for 8 - 10 hours - also planting your tank more heavily can help...

[Ozymanndius]

Lightperiod is 8 hours. Will try get more plants during the week