Algaefix, have you used it?
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no. and i will never use it. you should always fix the source of the problem and not just put a bandaid over it.
But, if i recall your wifes tank at school i'll change my answer to: "sure, give it a shot and see what happens" or, you can have her dose excel daily...that might clear it up.
But, if i recall your wifes tank at school i'll change my answer to: "sure, give it a shot and see what happens" or, you can have her dose excel daily...that might clear it up.
I agree find the source of the algae, not to mention once you use it you may as well forget about keeping ANY inverts.
Like I said, not my first choice but I'm running out of options. The tank has only been running about a month, so we're talking your standard rough cycle story. First it was cloudy, then it turned to pea soup. I've not actually seen it, but she says she can't even see fish anymore.
There wouldn't be much chance of inverts anyways. I was just hoping for something to start killing it off a little quicker. I'll have her use a weak dose and see if that starts correcting things.
There wouldn't be much chance of inverts anyways. I was just hoping for something to start killing it off a little quicker. I'll have her use a weak dose and see if that starts correcting things.
If it's in a classroom, chances are high that it's near a window. Algae can thrive off of any light source, even if it's not direct.
I'd either 1) keep the hood light off for awhile, 2) buy a background and cover the back and/or sides of the tank facing a window, or 3) get a UV sterilizer from your local pet store (small ones are about $50, but they work wonders). Heck, I'd even do a combination of several of those options. The sterilizer is your safest bet though.
Algae medications are horrible products, I've never heard a single good thing about them... most people end up with a tank of dead fish after they use them. Granted, I haven't touched the stuff personally, so I have no idea if those claims are totally true or not.
I'd either 1) keep the hood light off for awhile, 2) buy a background and cover the back and/or sides of the tank facing a window, or 3) get a UV sterilizer from your local pet store (small ones are about $50, but they work wonders). Heck, I'd even do a combination of several of those options. The sterilizer is your safest bet though.
Algae medications are horrible products, I've never heard a single good thing about them... most people end up with a tank of dead fish after they use them. Granted, I haven't touched the stuff personally, so I have no idea if those claims are totally true or not.
It's actually on a countertop underneath a cabinet a good 15 feet from the windows. The blinds are usually kept at least partially closed.
I'm definitely not a fan of chemicals, trust me on that. I'm faced with several challenges though. One, I can't get there to take care of it, and my wife is not so knowledgable and is overworked as it is. For about 8 years now, we've had a stable tank that never needed more than routine maintenance.
Last year, however, they built a new elementary school which changed the field somewhat. We were not able to get in at all over the summer, so there was three months of a dry tank. We brought the fish home for the summer. That meant that we had to restart the tank, and due to a number of issues that meant a fairly quick start, so there wasn't much time to cycle the tank. There aren't many fish in it, but we didn't have the time to start things slow and easy. All that has created what my wife describes as the green tide of the apocalypse. Granted, I might go in and find it is only a slightly green tint to the water. She does tend to exaggerate, but for better or worse, I got her some algae fix and told her to go half dose and see if there is an improvement.
I've suggested no lights, no food, wait it out, etc. But if she's doing it, it doesn't appear to be helping.
I'm definitely not a fan of chemicals, trust me on that. I'm faced with several challenges though. One, I can't get there to take care of it, and my wife is not so knowledgable and is overworked as it is. For about 8 years now, we've had a stable tank that never needed more than routine maintenance.
Last year, however, they built a new elementary school which changed the field somewhat. We were not able to get in at all over the summer, so there was three months of a dry tank. We brought the fish home for the summer. That meant that we had to restart the tank, and due to a number of issues that meant a fairly quick start, so there wasn't much time to cycle the tank. There aren't many fish in it, but we didn't have the time to start things slow and easy. All that has created what my wife describes as the green tide of the apocalypse. Granted, I might go in and find it is only a slightly green tint to the water. She does tend to exaggerate, but for better or worse, I got her some algae fix and told her to go half dose and see if there is an improvement.
I've suggested no lights, no food, wait it out, etc. But if she's doing it, it doesn't appear to be helping.
nguyendetecting
"Swim along with the snorks"
buy her a light timer, that will reduce over lighting. I suggest up the water changes/ maintenance on the tank
glad its working so far!
i am still going to note that this is one very rare case where i will recommend meds