Others suggested the growth of toxic golden algae could be the cause. The latter is partially correct. The shad and striped bass have died because of an outbreak of golden algae, said Rick Amalfi ...

Rotting carcasses of striped bass, bat rays and other fish have been washing up on the shores of the San Francisco Bay Area in recent days, after a toxic algae bloom spread across the area.

Siamese Algae Eaters are active fish that excel at consuming various types of algae, including the stubborn black beard algae. They can grow up to 6 inches and are best suited for larger tanks.