HelenMac Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 My wood has green hair algae on it looks yuk. Don't want to use chemicals so wondering what algae eaters or cat fish I can put in with discus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firenzenz Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Go with Bristle noses/ GBAs as they won't harrass the Discus like Siamese or Chinese/Golden algae eaters when bigger, the hairier stuff may need more than just that though- can you remove the wodd and dry out or boil, see if you can rid of some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracoz Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 some smaller flying fox as they work harder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoody Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 I have both flying fox and bristle nose with mine and they all get on sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 I would recommend Otocinclus. Very non aggresive, they stay reasonably small and do not damage plants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 don't think any of the fish mentioned will get rid of the hair algea for you. Only way will be drying or boiling it as mentioned or chemical (algea fix) treatment. Just through experience, ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenMac Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 thanks everyone. Can't believe how much algae on the wood its only been in there for 3 weeks :evil: Algae fix is that safe for the discus? I'll probably also get a bristle nose and couple otocinclus for ongoing maintenance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Yes, it is safe and doesn't bother the discus when I used it on mine. ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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