Thread: Blanket weed

Try Aqua source resolve it may be better for colder temps

Ive copy and pasted this reply from a similar thread :-

I`ve found over the years that Blanket Weed can strike at any time of year - even in the depths of winter , so you have to be vigilant . The science says that it needs a combination of light and nutrients to thrive .
What I`ve found is that if you catch it early a treatment or two with the AS resolve will kill it . BUT , as it dies off I get a build up of black crud on the walls and floor which needs vaccing off and makes a right mess . Whether the presence of the crud then perpetuates a fresh cycle of BW , I`m not sure - but I wouldn`t be surprised if it contributes !

However - last year I had a breakthrough ! . After I got rid of the BW , early last year , I starting using a sludge buster product , which got rid of the crud . I`ve continued using this on a little and often basis and now the walls are completely clear . I`ll be keeping a close eye on it , as spring approaches , but as yet - nothing !