axolotl-danio Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I have a 50 litre aquarium that currently houses a couple of sparkling gouramis, 6 ember tetras and 3 otocinclus. I recently brought a new light for the tank and now there is algae on the glass and a very thick fluffy coating on a couple of rocks. I think it looks cool on the back of the tank and the rocks and it is easy enough to scrape it off the front glass. I was just wondering if there is any harm in leaving it or do I need to scrape it off. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetu Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 There's no harm in having it if you like the look of it. The fish don't care - it's usually just us fussy humans that are the problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axolotl-danio Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I find it odd that it is only on the smooth rocks and glass and not any of the wood or plants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I find my ottos do a great job with algae witht he exception of green algae. Before I had my newest ottos, I had green stuff growing. The ottos didn't eat it so I cleaned it off. Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Plants are just a higher form of algae (or are algae a lower form of plants?). I think some of the types of algae look really nice, if kept under control and not smothering everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 I too have an Algae problem and it's driving me Insane :roll: I absolutely loathe the look of it, makes me think my Tank is Dirty I have 4 Huge Sword Plants in the Tank, thought that would have been enough to keep the Algae at Bay but obviously not. Have tried dosing with Flourish Excel everyday, that doesn't seem to be doing much either :evil: Really not wanting to do the Double Dose thing with Flourish, as I Have Discus in the Tank :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 My Siamese Algae Eaters have done a wonderful job in getting rid of mine. Wished I'd known about them when I started the tank! :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 SAE's are great! so are big plecos! my leopard sailfin i got from mark has been great at cleaning the glass in my tank! and he demolishes peices of cucumber. between them my tank never looked better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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