what is this ???? [Archive]

cullyisgully

01-21-2009, 6:10 PM

i have this starting to grow all on my tank...

just want to know if it is ok to have or shoud i start to get rid of it.????

it is all the green stuff on the side of the tank...

TropicalNorth

01-21-2009, 6:51 PM

Looks like standard run of the mill green dust algae, no idea what it is technically. I also don't think you can get rid of it completely (stop it growing back that is), there seems to be some on every tanks glass. An algae magnet keeps it in check though.

cam191919

01-21-2009, 8:08 PM

looks like snail shells to me :)

snail shells aside, i agree with tropicalnorth...

cullyisgully

01-21-2009, 10:37 PM

looks like snail shells to me :)

snail shells aside, i agree with tropicalnorth...

ight thanks it looks like im going to have 2 get my hands dutry....:eek3:

cullyisgully

01-22-2009, 5:55 PM

Looks like standard run of the mill green dust algae, no idea what it is technically. I also don't think you can get rid of it completely (stop it growing back that is), there seems to be some on every tanks glass. An algae magnet keeps it in check though.

so i cant stop it huh

TropicalNorth

01-22-2009, 7:29 PM

No I don't think so. No matter how perfect your water params are there is always going to be at least a small amount of algae present.

snappyguy

01-22-2009, 7:35 PM

There'll always be some algae growth. Get some snails of the genus Turbo and they'll take care of it for you. In a properly balanced tank (snails to algae) you'll rarely have to clean the glass.

cullyisgully

01-22-2009, 9:20 PM

There'll always be some algae growth. Get some snails of the genus Turbo and they'll take care of it for you. In a properly balanced tank (snails to algae) you'll rarely have to clean the glass.

ight man thanks for the info.... i need to get a new cleaning crew... im going tio get some sinls that go under the sand

cullyisgully

01-25-2009, 6:18 PM

ight man thanks for the info.... i need to get a new cleaning crew... im going tio get some sinls that go under the sand

i heard that a razor is the best way to get ready of them

rimrider19k

01-26-2009, 12:52 AM

What water parameters would be out of wack to cause this to grow. I have a 55 gallon and that crap is crazy. I have to scrap it off every 3 days. I have 2 turbo snails the size of golf balls, do I need more? What would be a good cleanup crew the tank?

GregAW

01-26-2009, 1:23 AM

Get a clean up crew, snails are a good start.

cullyisgully

01-30-2009, 3:08 PM

Get a clean up crew, snails are a good start.

i have that i guess im just going to have 2 get my hands drity