Advice needed for Staghorn algae in tank with CRS and RCS

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jweis
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Advice needed for Staghorn algae in tank with CRS and RCS

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I have staghorn algae in my tank, which also has CRS and RCS. I also have some beautiful moss that I split the order with at the Feb mtg (can't remember the name of the moss and since I split the order I don't have it marked on the bag, but I vaguely remember someone saying it was sensitive to Excel).

So, should I add some Amano shrimp to the tank since I've read they are the only shrimp that will eat staghorn algae?

Or should I dose with Excel? I want to be sure I don't kill my new moss that is doing so well.

I would appreciate advice. Thanks,
Julie
37g planted, 11g planted, and three 5.2g planted shrimp tanks.
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Take the moss out and send it to me :lol: then spot treat the staghorn with excel. Make sure you turn your filter off before doing the treatment.

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Do I just treat once, then change the water the next day (50 percent) the next day?
Julie
37g planted, 11g planted, and three 5.2g planted shrimp tanks.
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