how to get rid of spirogyra in a shrimp tank

[stonedaquarium]

hi guys,

I would like to ask for your advice as to what would be the best method to get rid of spirogyra in a planted shrimp tank. I tried manual removal and timing of the lights but this bugger just keeps on growing...

any suggestions? or what could caused it... ?
here are my water parameters
Nitrates 10ppm
Ammonia 0
10 gal. rimless
24W T5HO for 8 hours a day
ADA amazonia substrate.
GH about 3-4?

thanks

 

[jpappy789]

Any nutrient and/or CO2 dosing? How often are you changing water and how much?

 

[James0816]

Amano's. <Num Yummy>

 

[stonedaquarium]

Any nutrient and/or CO2 dosing? How often are you changing water and how much?

I do EI dosing and pressurized co2 at 1-2 bps and water changes once a week for 40% water change

 

[stonedaquarium]

Amano's. <Num Yummy>

I was thinking of that actually but then again that shrimp tank is a Painted fire red breeding tank... would amanos pose a threat to the new born shrimplets?

 

[James0816]

would amanos pose a threat to the new born shrimplets?

I want to say no but don't quote me on that. I keep my Amano's in their own tank so can't really say as to how they interact with other shrimpies. I can say that don't bother both Oto eggs or fry which lead me to my answer.

 

[stonedaquarium]

will give amanos a try then i guess i might just put two amanos in there... or would otos be a better choice?

 

[James0816]

Sry...Otos won't eat it.

 

[jpappy789]

I agree, otos wont do anything for filamentous algae.

 

[stonedaquarium]

hi guys... i guess manual removal and a three day blackout didnt work for my battle with spirogyra... so i guess i would have to try to introduce some amanos to the tank to help keep it at bay. ... since its a shrimp tank and i do constantly feed my Painted fire reds, with the abundance of food would the amanos still pick on the algae? or would they also compete with food with my PFRS?