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amackattack Enthusiast Posts: 299 Kudos: 84 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Dec-2001	Hello, I set up a small 2 gal hex tank for my Mother-In Law. It just has 2 White Clouds in it. I don't have any of the water parameters from her tank. She says she changes some of the water every two weeks or so. The tank has a small incandescent bulb and an ugf. The problem is a green/brown algae. I have never had a serious problem with it, so I don't really know how to get rid of it. Can anyone help me with this? I have heard it is very common. Thanks for the ideas. Alec
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
Trillian Hobbyist Posts: 68 Kudos: 166 Votes: 42 Registered: 14-Dec-2003	[font color="#800080"]Honestly I don't think those white clouds are very happy in a 2 gallon. For one thing they are schooling fish, for another they're very active swimmers. I'd reccomend taking the WCMM's back to the store, have her pick out a nice betta and a 10 -20 watt heater. She can do 100% water changes weekly, and not have an issue with algae again. I'd place the blame on the UGF, and incandescent bulb (incandescent is good for algae not good for plants).[/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
amackattack Enthusiast Posts: 299 Kudos: 84 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Dec-2001	Would you also recommend doing away with the ugf? We tried a Betta at first, but it died within 24-36 hrs. She was a little disappointed to say the least. Also, should the 100% water change be done at once, or a little every few days over the course of a week? Thanks for the info. Alec
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	I would get rid of the ugf. Changing the water each week would disrupt it. I would return them and allow the 2 gal hex to sit overnight (no fish, just water) to get rid of Chlorine. Then get a nice betta I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
Light_Bright Moderator Posts: 1156 Kudos: 1403 Votes: 351 Registered: 16-Jan-2002	Also the aglae could be from being in sunlight or overfeeding. ___________________________________________ If at first you DO succeed, try not to look astonished.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
Corydoran Enthusiast Posts: 269 Kudos: 370 Votes: 1217 Registered: 27-Sep-2004	Don't give up on the idea of a betta. Adding a couple plants can help with the algae problem and still provide enough space for the betta to be happy.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
Trillian Hobbyist Posts: 68 Kudos: 166 Votes: 42 Registered: 14-Dec-2003	[font color="#800080"]Some bettas aren't the best when you get them, some stores don't look after them properly . IME bettas are actually rather tough little critters, and I still say one of your best bets for that tank. Get rid of the UGF, clean out the tank with just plain water, no detergents or cleaners , and start off fresh with a betta. [/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	I have three of those 2g hex tanks, and agree that the UGFs are pretty much useless. They really are nice tanks for bettas. Buy one from a lfs you trust, look for an active fish with good coloring. Good luck ~~~~ [/font] ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23


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