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	Bristle nose,Cichlids, and algae
crazyfish Small Fry Posts: 9 Kudos: 10 Votes: 5 Registered: 18-Apr-2006	I need some help with my 150g. I'm having some alage problems, but the water (nitrite,nitrate, ect.) is perfect. Since I have so much rock in the tank, it is hard to keep it clean. I've planned on buying some bristle noses to keep the algae down, since I've read they adapt well to cichlid water conditions. How many bristle noses would you recomend? I was thinking of buying 2-3. Any help is appreciated! -Nick
Posted 27-Sep-2006 13:09
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	What colour algae is it you are battling? 2-3 bristlenoses would be fine for brown algae. Just make sure to supplement their diet with algae tablets once they have cleaned up the tank. Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 27-Sep-2006 23:56
crazyfish Small Fry Posts: 9 Kudos: 10 Votes: 5 Registered: 18-Apr-2006	The algae is green and stays on the rocks and glass. It doesn't grow out any, it just spreads.
Posted 28-Sep-2006 03:12
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I would be concerned what is causing the algae to start off with. It could be caused by feeding, natural and artifical lighting. What type of lighting do you have and how long is it on for also is it too close to natural light. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 28-Sep-2006 09:22


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