My tank has been up and running for a couple of months now and I have yet to grow any algae. My tank sits right across the room from a double window yet no growth at all. I know, most people would be happy with that, but it kind of worries me a bit. Besides, I like the look of a tank with a healthy algae population, as long as the sides are kept clean. My water isn't too hard, my pH is around 7.4 and the tank is a constant 76 degrees. Am I doing something wrong?
algae anyone?
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who many watts do you have for lighting?how long are the lights on? how often do you do water changes. Do you have any plants?
The type of algae that growth partly depends on the maturity of the tank.. Two months is probably a tad on the too early side to say much... Give the tank a bit more time to mature and get into a natural cycle...
I got the reverse problem. My tank start to growth algae about a month ago. I try to get rid of them but without much luck. I don't like to use chemical. Is there a fish that can get rid of algae problem?
Waterspirit, you should thank your lucky stars, but as previously stated, your tank is new and over time I'm sure that you will be writing and asking questions on how to get rid of one kind of algae or another. Until then........enjoy!!!!
Longhorn, it all depends on what kind of algae you've got. If you don't know the name, describe it. There are many different algae eaters out there. Some are better on certain types of algae than others. One piece of advise however.....don't buy any "algae eaters" until you're sure they will do the job for you. SAEs are really good algae eaters, but have many look alikes. Get back to us with some info on your algae.
Len
Longhorn, it all depends on what kind of algae you've got. If you don't know the name, describe it. There are many different algae eaters out there. Some are better on certain types of algae than others. One piece of advise however.....don't buy any "algae eaters" until you're sure they will do the job for you. SAEs are really good algae eaters, but have many look alikes. Get back to us with some info on your algae.
Len
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Thanks djlen!
The algae in my tank is brown yellow colored. It noramlly starts as small round dots then quick spead out. Most of the algae starts either right above the gravel or around the corner of the tank. I guess that is the best I can describe them. Once it starts grow, it makes the tank looks pretty ugly.
The algae in my tank is brown yellow colored. It noramlly starts as small round dots then quick spead out. Most of the algae starts either right above the gravel or around the corner of the tank. I guess that is the best I can describe them. Once it starts grow, it makes the tank looks pretty ugly.
Well I guess I spoke too soon...
I just noticed the beginnings of brown algae in my tank. Oh well, time to get some ottos or something, I guess.
I just noticed the beginnings of brown algae in my tank. Oh well, time to get some ottos or something, I guess.
I heard ottos can only survive in heavy algae tanks. If algae cannot keep growing then ottos will starv to death. Is there fish out there can can survive on both algae and regular food?
Try spinach or zucchini as one of your regular foods. A lot of fish will benefit besides the "vegetarians." Barbs for instance. And gouramis.
I just purchased a few Chinese algae eaters and they cleaned up my algae almost overnight. I guess the drawback is they don't eat as much when they get older plus they get a little more aggressive...so I was told. They are also great community fish.
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