Plant Parasites

Discussion in 'Aquatic plants' started by Reuhl, Mar 6, 2023.

  1. Reuhl

    Reuhl

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2023
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Pretoria
    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.

    1.jpeg

    2.jpeg

    3.jpeg
     
    Reuhl, Mar 6, 2023
    #1

  2. Guest




  3. Reedfish

    Reedfish Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2011
    Messages:
    13,309
    Likes Received:
    3,713
    Location:
    UK
    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.
     
    Reedfish, Mar 6, 2023
    #2
  4. OP
    Reuhl

    Reuhl

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2023
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Pretoria
    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?
     
    Reuhl, Mar 6, 2023
    #3
  5. T. Guppy

    T. Guppy

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2019
    Messages:
    1,202
    Likes Received:
    982
    Location:
    East Rand
    You get algecides for ponds, maybe at your nearest nursery that sells pond/aquarium stuff, they'll have something
     
    T. Guppy, Mar 7, 2023
    #4
  6. oupoot

    oupoot

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2012
    Messages:
    1,118
    Likes Received:
    340
    Location:
    Randburg
    if shrimps and snails, watch out for copper as it will kill them
     
    oupoot, Mar 7, 2023
    #5
  7. Reedfish

    Reedfish Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2011
    Messages:
    13,309
    Likes Received:
    3,713
    Location:
    UK
    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.
     
    Reedfish, Mar 10, 2023
    #6

Recent Posts

Loading...
Similar Threads - Plant Parasites Forum Date
Need Help with new Planted Tank - Parasites General Discussions Mar 9, 2012
Plant fertilizer Aquatic plants Nov 3, 2025
New Arrival: Dennerle In-Vitro Plants Are Here Jungle Aquatics Oct 10, 2025
Swop: Aquarium plants Wanted/Swop/Freebies Sep 27, 2025
Wanted: Plants, wood, shrimp. Wanted/Swop/Freebies May 8, 2025
Stoffels Aquarium Plants Jungle Aquatics Feb 3, 2025
PLANT ID REQUIRED General Fish Discussions Jan 27, 2025

Share This Page