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Posted on: 12/4/2012 21:27 |
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Hi,
I've noticed this algae starting to grow in my tank. Its on a few of the leaves of the Amazon Swords, all over the filter box, and growing on the bogwood. I think its looks quite cool and natural, but, is it harmful? and will it take over the tank? Water parameters: pH - 7 NO2- - 0ppm NO3- - 2ppm NH4+ - 0ppm Temp - 25oC Any ideas peeps? Attach file:  photo (Large).JPG (151.01 KB) |
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Posted on: 12/4/2012 21:47 |
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Looks like plain old hair algae to me.. Ive got it rampant in my tank.
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Posted on: 12/4/2012 23:00 |
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Does your tank get a lot of direct sunlight?
I have never had an issue with algae, then a few weeks ago I spotted a big green patch of it on the glass. I worked out that at around noon the sun was in just the right position to shine through a gap in my background. The place it struck on the front glass had the algae! I believe algae loves the red light in natural daylight - an aquarium lamp tends not to have this. So, if possible, move your tank out of direct sunlight. If your tank isn't in direct sunlight. Well. Erm. Ignore me! :P |
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Posted on: 13/4/2012 20:28 |
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Haha. No, no direct sunlight at all.
Are there any fish out there that particularly love to eat hair algae? |
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Posted on: 13/4/2012 22:25 |
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Have a lOok at this
http://www.aquariumalgae.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1 |
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Posted on: 14/4/2012 13:04 |
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You shouldnt really get a fish just to clean up algae, but there is a few species which will help. You are better off looking at the guides and trying to find the cause and take it from there
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