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	Green Tinge on tank back
stuquarium Enthusiast Posts: 262 Kudos: 275 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Oct-2004	hey guys. over the past few weeks i've notice the back wall of glass on my tank developing a green tinge it's getting thincker every week, i've used a magnet glass cleaner to get rid of some of it but i was wondering, should i get an algae eater?, a mystery snail? or some anti-algae medication. or is this ICK? it's only on the back panel of my 35G tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
Darthannihl8or Enthusiast Posts: 206 Kudos: 140 Votes: 20 Registered: 27-Apr-2003	While it might be a bit icky it isn't the disease Ich. I would try and algae eater, perhaps some ottos would do the job.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
garyroland ---Prime Fish--- Posts: 7878 Kudos: 4010 Votes: 103 Registered: 31-Dec-2001	Many experienced hobbyists, like myself, will leave a coating of algae growth on the back glass of the tank... This growth is a natural reaction from light and heat forming the green stuff that many trops like to munch on as a snack. Many inexperienced hobbyists try to delete every speck of algae growing on the tank glass never realizing that the algae is good healthy eating for many species to pick on. --garyroland.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
stuquarium Enthusiast Posts: 262 Kudos: 275 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Oct-2004	cool thanks. i think i'll leave the algae on then, i'll just keep an eye on it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	And if it just decides to take over the tank, take an old toothbrust (I actually bought a battery one for this, and use old heads on it) and just brush it down some...because while it may be a great snack for the fishies...if it takes over the whole tank...you won't be able to see anything...by the way is that side of the tank facing a window or something? If so I'd move it, because of the temperature changes, and all...Heidi [/font] "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
stuquarium Enthusiast Posts: 262 Kudos: 275 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Oct-2004	hey heidi. thanks for he help. it is near a window, not facing it though kind of 45deg angle. the effecred glass is facing a wall. Last edited by stuquarium at 03-Jan-2005 21:19
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
garyroland ---Prime Fish--- Posts: 7878 Kudos: 4010 Votes: 103 Registered: 31-Dec-2001	Heidi is correct... There is a limit as to how much algae is allowed to grow on tank glass and a razor blade or a smooth grit sponge should be used to remove the unsightly accumulations. --garyroland.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
stuquarium Enthusiast Posts: 262 Kudos: 275 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Oct-2004	cool thanks gary. and heidi i've got myself a sucking catfish to help keep it under control.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35


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