Plant Parasites

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  1. Reuhl

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    Hi everyone,

    This is my first time using the forum so not sure if I'm in the right place.
    I am having issues with what I think is a plant parasite. Can anyone help identify what this is and ideally give advice on how to treat the issue?

    Thank you in advance.

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    Looks like some sort of algae / cyanobacteria.
    Try removing as much as you can by hand, and then briefly dipping the plant in a weak bleach solution.
     
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    The parasite/alga is prevalent in a pond rather than in a tank. Do you know of a form of in-situ treatment that can be added to the pond? Copper sulfate or some form of algaecide maybe?
     
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    You get algecides for ponds, maybe at your nearest nursery that sells pond/aquarium stuff, they'll have something
     
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    if shrimps and snails, watch out for copper as it will kill them
     
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    Barley straw is often used here to control algae in ponds.
    As it breaks down, it releases compounds into the water that stops algae growth.
     

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