algea and plants

ffffrf · 03-28-2008, 12:26 AM

well i have algea and it is controled as in not to much but i have it on my live plants how do i clean the algea of i cant take the plant out i tryed but it has very long roots help me plz

Kevman · 03-28-2008, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ffffrf

well i have algea and it is controled as in not to much but i have it on my live plants how do i clean the algea of i cant take the plant out i tryed but it has very long roots help me plz

Gently wipe the leaves between your thumb and index finger. It's the only way..

Jay · 03-28-2008, 07:21 AM

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well i have algea and it is controled as in not to much

If that means the algae is not out of control...

You might want to look into introducing Otocinclus Catfish and or some algae eating snails. IME (Neritina reclivata) snails are great for planted tanks.

There are still other options like blackouts, dips etc. You first need to eliminate as many conditions as you can that support the algae growth or it will bounce right back.

Regards,
Jay

jg233 · 03-28-2008, 07:01 PM

Where can I get some of these snails and can they be kept with a Betta?

ffffrf · 03-28-2008, 11:28 PM

Hagen Plant Grow Natural System with CO2

do you guys think this is a good budget co2 system

Jay · 03-29-2008, 07:27 AM

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Where can I get some of these snails and can they be kept with a Betta?

You can get them from any quality supplier of fish and inverts. Try Foster and Smith.

jg233 · 03-29-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay

You can get them from any quality supplier of fish and inverts. Try Foster and Smith.

Thanks

Will one be ok for a 5 gallon with a Betta?

Jay · 03-29-2008, 01:37 PM

Since they will not reproduce in a fw tank I would IMO get 3 it will not cost you any more for shipping.

Jay