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Bamaboy88 Hobbyist Posts: 81 Kudos: 35 Votes: 0 Registered: 25-Feb-2003	MY 20 GALLON LONG TANK HAS AN ALGAE PROBLEM. THE ALGAE IS NOT ON THE GLASS BUT IN THE WATER. I HAVE DONE SEVERAL WATER CHANGES, USE ALGAECIDE, AND TURN MY LIGHT OFF SOONER THAN I USED TO. BUT I HAVE 2 ALGAE EATERS, 1 PLECO, AND SEVERAL MOLLIES. ALL VEGETARIANS! THANKS
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	The answer to your algae trouble may be to buy a shrimp. Not one of the shrimp which eats algae from the sides and substrate, but a filter feeding shrimp. They eat algae that is suspended in the water, and it sounds like your algae is exactly that. Try this link for some information. http://www.fishpondinfo.com/shrimp2.htm#wood And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Janna Mega Fish Posts: 1386 Registered: 24-Aug-2003	First, it'd be good if you didn't use all caps, since that indicates shouting. Now, what you have is called green water. It is caused by a nutruent imbalance in your tank, generally. Can you give us the test results for nitrite, nitrate, and ammonia? http://www.fishprofiles.com/interactive/forums/thread.asp?id=46244 Here's a recent thread by someone who had your problem too. They shade the glow of it with their mossy-misty costumes, They wear masks of silk, porcelain, brass, and silver, So as not to mislead with their own, ordinary faces.
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