BBA (Black Beard Algae)

What does BBA (Black Beard Algae) mean?

BBA (black beard algae) is a red algae species (despite the name) that appears as black/dark-purple bristles on rocks, plants, and equipment. The most-feared planted-tank algae.

How is BBA (Black Beard Algae) used in aquariums?

Cause: low CO2 + unstable parameters + poor flow. Treatment: liquid carbon (Excel/Easy Carbo) spot dose, manual removal, increase CO2 to consistent green-drop-checker. Siamese algae eaters (true SAE) eat BBA - one of the few species that does.

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What does BBA (Black Beard Algae) mean in fishkeeping?

BBA (black beard algae) is a red algae species (despite the name) that appears as black/dark-purple bristles on rocks, plants, and equipment. The most-feared planted-tank algae. Cause: low CO2 + unstable parameters + poor flow. Treatment: liquid carbon (Excel/Easy Carbo) spot dose, manual removal, increase CO2 to consistent green-drop-checker. Siamese algae eaters (true SAE) eat BBA - one of the few species that does.