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L337 Ch0d3 Small Fry Posts: 7 Kudos: 5 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Oct-2004	what would be some ways to get rid of my algae problems . I have 9 fish 4:tiger barbs 3: paradise gouramies 1orey catfish 1hinees algae eater in a 30 gallon tank if u wanted to know also how many more fish do u think i could fit in there
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
crickit99 Hobbyist Posts: 136 Kudos: 194 Votes: 2 Registered: 21-Jul-2004	What type and wattage of lighting do you have on the tank? Do you have any real plants? What are the water parameters? I know nitrate can have an impact, as well as phosphates and a few others...but many people don't have those tests. What kind of algae is it? If you don't know, can you describe it?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
L337 Ch0d3 Small Fry Posts: 7 Kudos: 5 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Oct-2004	green if htat helps and it crows om the sides in patches and when it grows on the rock thingy its dark green and stringy. i have no clue about the wattage or the water perimiteres i really dont check those. do u have any suggestion on how to fix the problem
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
L337 Ch0d3 Small Fry Posts: 7 Kudos: 5 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Oct-2004	sry about the errors i wasnt payin attention to wat i was typing
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
mattyboombatty Moderator Tenellus Obsessor Posts: 2790 Kudos: 1507 Votes: 1301 Registered: 26-Mar-2004	Without getting complicated, buy a magfloat. Efficient, and you don't get wet. Critical Fertilator: The Micromanager of Macronutrients
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
openwater Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004	My BN solved my algae problem. Maybe cut back on feeding fish, that could help eliminate some growth of the algae. Reduce lighting and make sure no sunlight is hitting tank. Last edited by openwater at 20-Oct-2004 19:02
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
L337 Ch0d3 Small Fry Posts: 7 Kudos: 5 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Oct-2004	sry but wat is BN?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	a Bristlenose pleco. Of the genus Ancistrus. They're pretty good against algae, and not too big (about 5 inches adult) ><>
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
L337 Ch0d3 Small Fry Posts: 7 Kudos: 5 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Oct-2004	oo thanks for clarifying that for me im a noob fishprofiles
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	I would get rid of your chinese algae eater. They get really big, dont eat algae, and often eat other fish. They get very aggressive as they grow. Also, I am surprised you can keep 3 paradise fish together without them killing each other. I would recommend either a bristlenose pleco, or an apple snail. Both these dont eat plants and are great at eating algae. Ottos are another option. You could put 3-4 in a 30g tank. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
devon7 Big Fish Posts: 475 Kudos: 356 Votes: 4 Registered: 31-Aug-2004	i second otos
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
L337 Ch0d3 Small Fry Posts: 7 Kudos: 5 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Oct-2004	the algae eater is a small one and hasnt gotten any bigger then 1 inch soo im not to sure if its a chineese algae eat but all i no is , is that its not aggresive . but thanks for your help on the BN it has help some
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
L337 Ch0d3 Small Fry Posts: 7 Kudos: 5 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Oct-2004	turns out that the fish i was told was a chineese algae eater is an otto lol and i will get a couple more
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52


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