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  1. V

    Stubborn algae, I've tried everything so it may never go away

    I limit the lighting to 7 hours a day or less, I've tried snails and fish that eat the algae. (I did get shrimp at one point, but I acclimated them wrong and knowing they're that sensitive makes me hesitant to try again) I tried a plastic scraper, magnetic scraper, and an actual sharp blade...
  2. Homegrownalgae.jpg

    Homegrownalgae.jpg

    A special thank you to whoever it was that shared how to make our own algae to sure my otos were fed after they cleaned the tank and would not eat anything else. ("Clean" water from the tank into a bin. Pump of liquid fertilizer, add clean/established rocks/decor, place outside in direct sunlight)
  3. Homegrownalgae.PORTRAIT.jpg

    Homegrownalgae.PORTRAIT.jpg

    A special thank you to whoever it was that shared how to make our own algae to sure my otos were fed after they cleaned the tank and would not eat anything else. ("Clean" water from the tank into a bin. Pump of liquid fertilizer, add clean/established rocks/decor, place outside in direct sunlight)
  4. G

    How to keep new pleco fed in an algae-less tank?

    I have a tall 55-gallon tank that's been spotless since I got it, with the help of a Chinese algae eater (named Nuts). There's not enough algae that grows to feed him properly, but my tank is full of cone snails that live in the sand and he snacks on those too, which is fine by me. I never...
  5. B

    Beige see-through spots on plants (pics)

    Hello all! I hope youā€™re well! Iā€™m currently after some answers as I canā€™t find them anywhere, Iā€™ve had my planted tropical aquarium roughly 4 months, and yesterday I noticed what appeared to be these see through beige spots on two of my live plants and my seachem ammonia checker which is on the...
  6. V

    How do I get rid of wall algae?

    There's been algae on the tank walls for a while now. I can't scrub it off. I have the light on for seven hours each day. It's a planted tank. I've had algae on decor and plants too but that's been easier to wipe off. I have a snail and platies that sometimes pick at the algae. I don't want to...
  7. V

    I've already tried all the basic recommendations

    I have algae on the walls, decorations, and live plants. I've already tried wiping off the algae, but it wouldn't come off. I have the light on for 7 hours a day. I do regular water changes. I have a snail and some fish that like to pick at the algae. I have a 20 gallon so I can't get any big...
  8. D

    Tetra fish tank 105liter

    I have the tetra 105 liter fish tank but i am finding if i have the light on for more than 5 hours my plants glass heater and filter is getting covered in algee anyone had this problem and could tell me of a bettwr light or a fix to get for this thank you
  9. F

    Zebra loaches and amano shrimp? Algae eater suggestions

    Hi, Iā€™m looking for advice as Iā€™m struggling with hair algae in my tank (100cm x 40cm x 50cm) approx 160L/40G. So Iā€™m considering amano shrimp but concerned about my zebra loaches. Plants: Iā€™ve attached a photo so you can see the plants I have and the type of algae growing, itā€™s mainly the...
  10. JohnnyFish

    Best Algae/Cean up?

    HI I have a 10 gallon tank and im looking for options to help with algae and keeping it clean. Currently I have 9 ember tetras and 2 cardinals. I recently heavily stocked it with plants and tropical substrate, and has slowly been developing some algae on the leaves and glass so could do with...
  11. M

    Worried about Overcrowding and Algae Problems

    I have a planted 10 gallon tank with a betta and three kuhli loaches. The tank is in a sunny spot and green and brown algae is growing rapidly on all surfaces (even the leaves of my plants!) I want to get something to eat the algae, but I'm worried it would overcrowd the tank. I was thinking of...
  12. F

    Algae problems

    Hi So I'm having an issue with green and brown algae. I have reduced my planted tank light to 8hrs a day (Which I heard is the min that I should) I have stopped dosing fertilizer and liquid CO2 It has an external filter (Fluval 207) with Biohome Ultimate Filter Media inside amounting to 1kg...
  13. carligraceee

    i donā€™t really know if this is algae

    hey guys- i need to know if this is algae or not. itā€™s kind of hard to identify lol. i just did a HUGE water change and that is what the third pic is... the first pics are a couple days after a 50% water change. fish are doing awesome, even in that weird water so iā€™m convinced it is some kind...
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