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Mia Hobbyist Posts: 86 Kudos: 79 Votes: 2 Registered: 20-Mar-2005   | A friend of mine has a 20 gallon tank with an algae problem it covers everything, the plants (fake) the rocks and all the sides. The tank gets no direct sunlight, and is not in a very bright room. She leaves the lights on for about 15-16 hours a day, and doesn't over feed her fish. Is there anything I can tell her to try? Besides just cleaning it off. Thanks  |
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sham    Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3369 Kudos: 2782 Votes: 98 Registered: 21-Apr-2004  | Lights should be on a max of 12hrs and only if you have plants. 8hrs is better or if there are no plants the lights can be turned on only while someone is home to see the fish. That would probably cut the algae by alot. The other option is to add an algae eating fish but we'd need to know tank size and current fish at least. Filtration and water parameters would also help. |
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gartenzwerfe Big Fish Mrs. Racso To Be Posts: 375 Kudos: 628 Votes: 199 Registered: 20-Mar-2004 | Good algae eating fish that are suitable for a 20g: [link=bristlenose pleco]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/triradiatusbn.xm I have a bristlenose and I love him. He loves algae and is fun to watch. Plecos do create a considerable amount of poo, though. [link=rubbernose pleco]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/bulldog.xm I've never kept one but I've heard they're great algae eaters as well. [link=otos]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/bulldog.xm Otos are EXCELLENT algae eaters, but they are delicate and must be acclimated slowly. 5-6 is a good number for a20g. [link=siamese algae eater]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/csiamensis.xm I've never kept these either, but I've heard they're great. 3, maybe 4, would work for a 20g. However, DO NOT confuse them with [link=CAEs]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/cae.xm [link=flying fox]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/flyingfox.xm I haven't kept these either, but 3 or 4 would be good. Any of the above fish will fit nicely into a peaceful 20g community tank, as long as it isn't overstocked. A list of the current stock will help determine the best solution. HTH |
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jasonpisani   *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003   | Limit the lights to 12 hours per day & get a lovely BN to eat the Algae.  http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com |
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