In need of a good leaf cleaner.

AngeloG

AngeloG

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Whats a good leaf cleaner. Im starting to change over to live plants. Im noticing some brown algae on some leaves. I have 2 mystery snails and a small ramshorn. My tank is a 55gal with DIY 112wpg,CFL. I keep them on for about ten hrs a day.
 
If it is a "Slight" brown film, it is probably diatoms--normal in new tanks, and maybe normal in newly changed-over-to-live pants. It will go away by itself. I would not add an animal to rid it, because you will eventually have to feed that animal too. The snails will keep it in check till the diatoms goes away.
 
tanker said:
If it is a "Slight" brown film, it is probably diatoms--normal in new tanks, and maybe normal in newly changed-over-to-live pants. It will go away by itself. I would not add an animal to rid it, because you will eventually have to feed that animal too. The snails will keep it in check till the diatoms goes away.
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WOW!?!? 3 people say just leave it alone, and you picked the only other answer that says Otos.
 
+1 if my math is correct that makes 4 now.
 
what fish are already stocked? THey should resolve so you shoulld pick something (if you decide to add anythign) which is compatable with the tankmates and will be able to be supported long term. Amano shrimp do a great job too.
 
+1 to the shrimp. I have some cherries that completely eliminitated ALL algae in my tank in a ridiculously short time.
 
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