keriboi Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 My tank has slowly developed a green algae in the past month, clinging to the glass, filter and heater. Fish seem happy as larry What would the cause be? I reduced my lighting down to 10 hours a day Water temp 27 Use flouris one a week for plants, but not much. Whats the best way to get rid of it Fish in tank are 5 Cory's 1 Golden Severum 3 G.Surinamis (these are leaving this weekend) 2 Yellow Algal eaters 1 Yellow Bristel Nose 2 Black Bristel Nose's Heres some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Looks pretty much like the standard algae that we all get. I clean mine off the glass every few days. Could be too much light but not certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuba Sam Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 The green spots on the glass look like the standard one we all get - related to light and nutrients in the water I think. But what about the growth on the thermometer? Is that BBA? Someone on here will have more idea than me... Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keriboi Posted September 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 yeah the stuff on the glass will come off easy, its the growth on the filter and heater thats a bit strange. Also, why dont my photos come up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 PS: Are you the same KeriBoi from Skankyflat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keriboi Posted September 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 yeap thats me, thanks for puting the pics up. wonder why my tags didnt work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 So what type of algae is on the thermometer and heater? Have you managed to remove it? Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new zealand discus man Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Hi By photos i pick black beard algae..I have it in a few tanks..it travels the world in minor form that you cant see.. I have in one tank got so sick of spending $ on treatments and just came back i even left a tank enpty for 3 weeks and let dry..Mostly died out.. The other is with amazon swords growing..Two flying foxes live in it and just feed once a week...Cant see it now after 2 months... Cheers Phill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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