QandD 573 Posted November 14, 2015 What kind of algae is it? Some algae is beneficial. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan'sMiracles 1,214 Posted November 14, 2015 What kind of algae is it? Some algae is beneficial.Well, it's nasty floaty icky. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QandD 573 Posted November 14, 2015 Is it green water or hair algae adhering to the side of the tank? Is it growing on your plants? I can't really tell. If you're worried about it, perhaps Dan in Aus or others might have suggestions on the plant subforum. I think different types require different modes of intervention. A water change would probably help. Otherwise, I wanted to say how nice your tanks are looking! It seems like you have a lot of cute fish in the mix--one from ECR? Cool! Poor pearlscale. Is it just me or are its fins kind of torn? Has it been treated for flukes? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan'sMiracles 1,214 Posted November 14, 2015 Is it green water or hair algae adhering to the side of the tank? Is it growing on your plants? I can't really tell. If you're worried about it, perhaps Dan in Aus or others might have suggestions on the plant subforum. I think different types require different modes of intervention. A water change would probably help. Otherwise, I wanted to say how nice your tanks are looking! It seems like you have a lot of cute fish in the mix--one from ECR? Cool! Poor pearlscale. Is it just me or are its fins kind of torn? Has it been treated for flukes? The pearlscale,along with it's three tankmates, have never been treated for anything. They were purchased last year by a second year l&h student for an aquaponics set up and left with the teacher when said student graduAted. Honestly, im shocked they survived. His fins dont seem tattered to me, but he certainly isn't healthy. Little Fish's tail is fused on top, too, which adds to the swimming issues. . .But as for the algae, it is attached to the plants in awful green clouds. And it's awful. That tank.is hard. to clean because of the dividers. It's super awful. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QandD 573 Posted November 14, 2015 Is it green water or hair algae adhering to the side of the tank? Is it growing on your plants? I can't really tell. If you're worried about it, perhaps Dan in Aus or others might have suggestions on the plant subforum. I think different types require different modes of intervention. A water change would probably help. Otherwise, I wanted to say how nice your tanks are looking! It seems like you have a lot of cute fish in the mix--one from ECR? Cool! Poor pearlscale. Is it just me or are its fins kind of torn? Has it been treated for flukes? The pearlscale,along with it's three tankmates, have never been treated for anything. They were purchased last year by a second year l&h student for an aquaponics set up and left with the teacher when said student graduAted. Honestly, im shocked they survived. His fins dont seem tattered to me, but he certainly isn't healthy. Little Fish's tail is fused on top, too, which adds to the swimming issues. . .But as for the algae, it is attached to the plants in awful green clouds. And it's awful. That tank.is hard. to clean because of the dividers. It's super awful. Just saw your post on D&D. His fins are just tiny and I don't see well! I hope that he feels better soon; it's so good of you to help him. I'd ask the plant forum if you're troubled by the algae. I'll bet they can help. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites