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From:Hong Kong
Registered: Jan 2004

posted 03-20-2004 02:14 AM         

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Any recommendations on how to get rid of this algae multiplying inside my planted tanks. For the past few weeks, I have had observed that my plants already been infected by algae. Thanks

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From:austin,tx, usa
Registered: Dec 2002

posted 03-20-2004 05:52 AM         

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sucker type fish are excellent at keeping plants clean of algae.. not as good at keeping glass clear.
you could get a small pleco with the intent of trading it in when it's gets too big, or try a few otocinclus (number you get depending on the size of your tank). I've also seen a variety of fish that is like a large oto that are neat. I my tank, I also have an algae eating goby. don't get a chinese algae eater.
good luck!

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From:Missouri
Registered: Feb 2004

posted 03-20-2004 03:07 PM         

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Try leaving leaving your lights on for shorter periods of time and feeding a little less. Algae needs light & nutrients to grow. If you reduce those two things, you should have less algae.

-Chelle

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From:Courtenay, B.C, Canada!
Registered: Feb 2004

posted 03-21-2004 12:35 PM         

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water changes and an alge scraper!!

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