Aquascapeguide - Get Rid of Black Beard Algae in 2024 with THIS Guide!

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In this video we talk about:
0:00 - Introduction
0:26 - Algae prologue
1:43 - All about black beard algae or BBA (Identification)
3:32 - How to get rid of BBA (Treatment)
7:06 - How to prevent BBA (Prevention)
7:33 - Solution 1: Addressing Phosphates
13:14 - Solution 2: CO2 Depletion
16:46 - Solution 3: Surface Agitation
17:42 - Solution 4: Light Nap
18:44 - Solution 5: Seachem Excel
19:36 - Solution 6: Reduction in PAR
20:23 - How other are successful without CO2 injection
21:25 - Less common reasons for BBA
23:15 - Lets recap

VIDEO LINKS MENTIONED:
ASG Water Chemistry video (RODI) - https://youtu.be/3-rJePrlGec
ASG CO2 Guide (Ph drop method) - https://youtu.be/-EFBeiFXvag
ASG Filtration Video - https://youtu.be/4Lu9Ctq-_uo
ASG Hydrogen Peroxide article - https://www.aquascapeguide.com/post/battling-the-green-menace-using-hydrogen-peroxide-for-hair-algae-control
ASG Should I use "liquid CO2" in my aquarium - https://youtu.be/QUkdStTPXPE

PRODUCTS LINK MENTIONED:
ASG fertlization kit - https://www.aquascapeguide.com/product-page/asg-fertilization-kit
Seachem Excel - https://www.aquascapeguide.com/product-page/seachem-flourish-excel
API Phosphate Test Kit - https://www.aquascapeguide.com/product-page/api-phosphate-test-kit
API Nitrate Test Kit - https://www.aquascapeguide.com/product-page/api-nitrate-test-kit
API PH Test Kit - https://www.aquascapeguide.com/product-page/api-ph-test-kit-lower-range
Hanna pHep+ PH Pen - https://amzn.to/3XFemKG
Troipca S-Scissors - https://www.aquascapeguide.com/product-page/tropica-scissors-25-cm
Fluval Stratum - https://amzn.to/3L4nLnm
CO2 Art Inline Atomizer - https://www.co2art.us/products/new-co2art-inline-co2-aquarium-atomizer-diffuser-system
NilocG Co2 Reactor - https://nilocg.com/collections/co2-diffusers-reactors/products/na-advanced-co2-reactor-built-in-bypass-valve
Lily Pipes with Skimmer - https://amzn.to/4cdiPc7

OUR LINKS:
ASG Website: https://www.AquascapGuide.com
ASG University: https://www.aquascapeguide.com/asgu
ASG Discord: https://discord.gg/szeJftws
Official Algae Guide: https://www.aquascapeguide.com/algae-guide
ASG Design Services: https://www.aquascapeguide.com/aquascapeguide-design
ASG's Store - https://www.aquascapeguide.com/shop