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leongreenway Enthusiast Posts: 205 Kudos: 199 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Feb-2005	Hi, I have these sinewy green fibrous strands growing on some of my plants. They seem to be growing quite thick, mainly on my Elodea canadensis (Anacharis) Common Name: OXYGEN WEED and a bit on my Echinodorus bleheri (paniculatus). Does anyone know A) What it is ? B) Is it harmfull to fish or plants? C) How do I get rid of it? Regards Leon
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, It sounds like you have a form of algae growing in your tank. This site describes the various types of algae, what causes it, and how to eliminate or control it: [link=http://www.otocinclus.com/articles/algae.html]http://www.otocinclus.com/articles/algae.html" style="COLOR: #FF00FF[/link] Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	leongreenway It sounds like Thread Algea. It is not harmful. It can be removed by twisting it around a little stick. A lot of healthy plants help to stop the spread of the tread algaes. It can also be caused if the tank is exposed to direct sunlight. There are medications for removal but the main stream of thought is do not use them as they could cause other problems. 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 26-Jan-2006 11:57
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	I had some of that onceawhile ago, I don't know quite how I got rid of it, but it was there one day, took pics of it, then about a week later it finally disappearedJust pull it out or throw some really hungry guppies in the tankthey might help take care of it:%)that is what is in the tank that it appeared in minehml "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
bcwcat22 Big Fish Posts: 395 Kudos: 314 Votes: 34 Registered: 16-Jul-2005	Hey I had that same form of algae my pleco just didnt want to bother with it the best solution is to remove it with a net or another object. I found that after a while my pleco started cleaning it out too. You could also try algae eating fish such as mollies. "A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man" Simpsons
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