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	Alge help
kamo Small Fry Posts: 9 Kudos: 8 Votes: 1 Registered: 10-May-2004	I need some advice on knocking down acessive amounts of green alge. I have done a 75% water change and cleaned a good majority of the tank of the exsisting alge, however it seems that it wants to come back as the alge continues to grow and the water it getting a greenish tinge. What do i need to slow or end this growth ?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
freejoe Enthusiast Posts: 211 Kudos: 227 Votes: 756 Registered: 20-Aug-2003	5-6 ottos or a bristlenose will eat that in no time The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an bacon and egg breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
AngelZoo Fish Addict Posts: 771 Kudos: 501 Votes: 1 Registered: 16-Dec-2003	You can get some algae eaters as listed above. Keep your tank out of ALL sunlight, even indirect sunlight (such as behind a miniblind). Test your NitrAtes and Phosphates, reduce amount of feeding. Remove as much algae by hand as possible, and do twice weekly water changes of 25% instead of 75%. There's lots you can do, this is simply some of the options. I would not recommend using any chemical algae killers however.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
kamo Small Fry Posts: 9 Kudos: 8 Votes: 1 Registered: 10-May-2004	the suspended alge is whats really getting getting on my nerves, it's clouding the water and making it murky
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
AngelZoo Fish Addict Posts: 771 Kudos: 501 Votes: 1 Registered: 16-Dec-2003	Keep up with the good water changes, and gravel vac, hand removing as much algae as possible. You can also try to do a complete black out for 2-4 days, keep all lights off, and cover up the tank with a blanket or towel. You can also get a very fine filter pad, that is designed to catch much smaller debree and keep your tank looking less cloudy.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58


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