tks4d2 AC Members Aug 10, 2006 231 0 0 Jan 13, 2009 #1 I have some java moss entangled in some green algae. Wil snails help me clear out the algae and leave the java moss intact?
I have some java moss entangled in some green algae. Wil snails help me clear out the algae and leave the java moss intact?
AquaGem AC Members Jan 10, 2009 1,008 0 0 Kzoo Michigan Real Name Tori Jan 13, 2009 #2 What kind of snails do you have? or are thinking of getting
Arakkis AC Members Apr 7, 2008 990 1 0 SJ Cali Jan 13, 2009 #3 yes to a degree, amanos will clean it up faster though
AquaGem AC Members Jan 10, 2009 1,008 0 0 Kzoo Michigan Real Name Tori Jan 13, 2009 #4 nerites eat algae, and are very cute
Lupin Registered Member Sep 21, 2006 21,430 13 0 Lupin Information Super Highway/Goldfish Informati thegab.org Real Name Paul Jan 13, 2009 #5 Nerites have cleared out diatoms, green spot algae, soft green algae and BBA here so far.
tks4d2 AC Members Aug 10, 2006 231 0 0 Jan 13, 2009 #6 I should've been more clear....I meant ramshorn? I'm hoping I wouldn't have to spend money and pick them up for free Would ghost shrimp work too?
I should've been more clear....I meant ramshorn? I'm hoping I wouldn't have to spend money and pick them up for free Would ghost shrimp work too?
Arakkis AC Members Apr 7, 2008 990 1 0 SJ Cali Jan 13, 2009 #7 ghost shrimp won't really work, you'd want something that's a better algae eater
NeonFlux Water agent Oct 16, 2005 2,293 3 38 35 Los Angeles, California Real Name William Jan 13, 2009 #8 Lupin said: Nerites have cleared out diatoms, green spot algae, soft green algae and BBA here so far. Click to expand... Not bad... even green spot algae, eh? Hmm
Lupin said: Nerites have cleared out diatoms, green spot algae, soft green algae and BBA here so far. Click to expand... Not bad... even green spot algae, eh? Hmm
Lupin Registered Member Sep 21, 2006 21,430 13 0 Lupin Information Super Highway/Goldfish Informati thegab.org Real Name Paul Jan 13, 2009 #9 NeonFlux said: Not bad... even green spot algae, eh? Hmm Click to expand... If your pH is below 7.0, I would forget the nerites.:lipssealedsmilie:
NeonFlux said: Not bad... even green spot algae, eh? Hmm Click to expand... If your pH is below 7.0, I would forget the nerites.:lipssealedsmilie:
tks4d2 AC Members Aug 10, 2006 231 0 0 Jan 13, 2009 #10 Arakkis said: ghost shrimp won't really work, you'd want something that's a better algae eater Click to expand... Aren't ghost shrimp like cherry shrimp? I thought they were algae eaters.
Arakkis said: ghost shrimp won't really work, you'd want something that's a better algae eater Click to expand... Aren't ghost shrimp like cherry shrimp? I thought they were algae eaters.
