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Tanya81 Fish Addict Posts: 633 Kudos: 419 Votes: 37 Registered: 27-Jun-2003	in my 55g. (inhabitants are in profile) I have a crazy algae growing, very green in color, but rubs off of stuff easily. Its on the glass, the rocks, the wood, the fake plants... who/what will eat that? 72 gallon bowfront:Tanganyikan Lake set up 75 gallon: A. Baenschi trio,Cyanotilapia Afra Cobwe(4), copadichromis trewavase, protomelas sp. tangerine tiger(breeding pair)
Posted 02-Mar-2006 20:51
zman Hobbyist Posts: 76 Kudos: 73 Votes: 63 Registered: 19-Feb-2006	I have a common pleco that does a great job along with an apple snail. but through my interaction with this forum I am now partial to the ottos (otocinclus) http://www.fishprofiles.com/profiles/list.aspx?term=Otocinclus plecos do a great job but they get so damn big especially for a 55 gallon..at least thats what I am now conviced of I am looking for a home or an exchange at my LFS for the pleco.
Posted 03-Mar-2006 00:59
aquapickle27 Enthusiast Posts: 182 Kudos: 98 Votes: 55 Registered: 28-Jan-2006	Ottos remain very small compared to a pleco, and IME they eat algae very quickly!!!! †Aquapickle†
Posted 03-Mar-2006 01:52
upikabu Fish Addict Posts: 591 Kudos: 393 Votes: 44 Registered: 08-Jun-2005	Can you describe this algae a little more? Does it have a slimy, sheet-like appearance? If so, it's BGA, which is bacteria not algae, and no fish will eat it. See if you can find similar looking algae from the pics here. -P
Posted 03-Mar-2006 02:18
Tanya81 Fish Addict Posts: 633 Kudos: 419 Votes: 37 Registered: 27-Jun-2003	Thank you Upikabu!! unfortunately it is the BGA!!!!!, i'll try to dose and lower my food rations for the shishies. Thanks again 72 gallon bowfront:Tanganyikan Lake set up 75 gallon: A. Baenschi trio,Cyanotilapia Afra Cobwe(4), copadichromis trewavase, protomelas sp. tangerine tiger(breeding pair)
Posted 03-Mar-2006 05:10
upikabu Fish Addict Posts: 591 Kudos: 393 Votes: 44 Registered: 08-Jun-2005	Fortunately BGA is quite easy to fix (remove manually) and prevent. Main culprit is usually either low nitrate level (in planted tanks) or insufficient water circulation in some parts of the tank. You can dose Potassium Nitrate or Flourish Nitrogen for the former, or add a powerhead to increase circulation for the latter. Good luck! -P
Posted 03-Mar-2006 05:35


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