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Kim
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Well, I originally came in here to post a question but read that I must introduce self first??? Is this the case? I guess it don't matter, here I am. I have a 20 gallon with only neon tetras in it (my first real tank ever), I also have a 55 gallon tank with 5 (4 to 5 inch) clown loaches, 2 blue gouramis (about 4 inches also), 2 lavender gouramis (you guessed it, 4 inches), one bala shark (a little longer than the gouramis), 10 long finned danios (the hardy starters, still alive and kicking), and one georgous male betta (who happens to run the entire tank, he especially doesnt like the lavender gouramis.... however it is only show, never any violence).
So anyway, thats my fish. However, the reason I came here is because of the most annoying algae to have ever inhabitted a fish tank.... "BEARD ALGAE"!!!!!! At this point I am only successful in dealing with the problem, not eliminating it. I have two sets of plants (fake) and 2 sets of decorations (glass), and one large piece of driftwood. I rotate the plants and decorations on an, oh say, bi-monthly basis. It keeps the aquarium looking clean, but the algae will never go away. I have on three occasions bought siamese algae eaters only to have them die withing the week. I do not know what is killing them. My other fish are fine and I have never had a problem introducing new fish to the tank. If anyone has any experience with this problem, or perhaps knows a little more about the siamese algae eater, I would greatly appreciate the advice. I was under the assumption that the siamese algae eater was a very sensitive fish, and that is why he was dying. I have since read that they are a very hardy fish, and that my tank supports it vitals as far as ph or temperature are concerned. I also do not believe that any of my fish are the killers. I do not have an aggressive tank. Please help!!!!! Im tired of bleaching and cleaning plants.
So anyway, thats my fish. However, the reason I came here is because of the most annoying algae to have ever inhabitted a fish tank.... "BEARD ALGAE"!!!!!! At this point I am only successful in dealing with the problem, not eliminating it. I have two sets of plants (fake) and 2 sets of decorations (glass), and one large piece of driftwood. I rotate the plants and decorations on an, oh say, bi-monthly basis. It keeps the aquarium looking clean, but the algae will never go away. I have on three occasions bought siamese algae eaters only to have them die withing the week. I do not know what is killing them. My other fish are fine and I have never had a problem introducing new fish to the tank. If anyone has any experience with this problem, or perhaps knows a little more about the siamese algae eater, I would greatly appreciate the advice. I was under the assumption that the siamese algae eater was a very sensitive fish, and that is why he was dying. I have since read that they are a very hardy fish, and that my tank supports it vitals as far as ph or temperature are concerned. I also do not believe that any of my fish are the killers. I do not have an aggressive tank. Please help!!!!! Im tired of bleaching and cleaning plants.