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I havesome algea on my Amazon Swords and i was wondering about how i may get rid of it b/c i dont want the algae absorbing my plants light and makin tgit die off.
Thanks
-Cichlid

This is a reference often used Algae
Read this first it could help to find out what algae you have and the best way to treat it.

One thing which is a very big NONO is any chemicals that kill the algae as if the fish eat the algae it could also kill them, also many fish are not suitable for the chemicals used.

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Keith

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i also have a similar problem with my swords http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/threads/27362.1.htm?11#] there is the forum i posted, i hope this helps you.

*Chelle*
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yea id have to agree with keith.. the only way to get rid of the algae is to find out wat type of algae it is. there are many types of algae, a photo would help us give u assistance.
go though the link supplied above and see if any are alike urs..

alright i read the link keith and i have spot algea.now how should i get rid of it?

I have just copied this directly from that link I gave you.
http://www.plantgeek.net/article_viewer.php?id=9

Spot algae:
Grows in thin, hard, circular, bright green spots, usually on the aquarium glass but also on plants under high light conditions. Considered normal for planted tanks. Must be mechanically removed. On acrylic aquariums, use a cloth pad or a gentle scouring pad like a cosmetic "Buff-Puff" and a lot of elbow grease. On glass tanks, scraping with a razor blade is most effective

I have just looked up another referance and the answer is the same but it suggests adding algae eating fish.

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i also have green spot algae in my tank, its pretty much useless.. i cant get rid of it, and its killed a few of my plants.. i have a pleco and he doesnt touch the stuff... pretty much i just go through the tank and scrub it off with a scratchy pad. good luck!

*Chelle*
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