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09-01-2010, 10:04 PM
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Fry
Join Date: Sep 2010
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algae
just converted my 75 gal to saltwater and was going to put fake rock decoration from freshwater tank in saltwater tank, but I am concerned about the algae that has grown on it, have soaked it in about 140 degree water with soap and also scrubbed off most algae, if all the algae is not completly gone, will it harm my saltwater tank?? 30 lbs live rock and 4 fish, live sand in tank
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09-02-2010, 03:47 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Jose, California
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Re: algae
Algae is not going to harm a tank, although it isn't very pretty to look at most of the time. I would be most concerned about any possible soap residue that may still be on the decorations rather than the algae itself. Rinse super well and get all of that soap off before adding to the tank.
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09-03-2010, 11:50 AM
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Fry
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 6
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Re: algae
Thanks for the reply back, yes washed and rinsed very well, ok i will put it in the tank
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09-11-2010, 04:25 AM
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Guppy
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 15
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Re: algae
Hi there to avoid those problem never wash tank equipment in soap BIG NO NO
rather just scrub with a new clean scrub brush in boiling water and rinse well if you like add non iodated course sea salt to the water cause that kills of parisites that grow on your plants slash fish ,please never wash and tank equipment with soap highly dangerous for your fish without knowing it you could KiLL them
hope this advice helped 
Enjoy your fish
What sort of fish do you have ?
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09-20-2010, 05:49 PM
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Fry
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1
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Re: algae
Algae is always really hard to get rid of, but actually fish like tangs (yellow especially) and some angelfish will eat the algae and they will help reduce it and feed themselves!! They're also fun to watch too
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09-21-2010, 01:40 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Jose, California
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Re: algae
Scopas Tangs are also great algae eaters I hear. You'll likely only want to get one tang in your tank, as they usually don't get along well with each other, assuming you don't already have one.
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09-21-2010, 06:13 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Waldo, Arkansas
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Re: algae
Ah yes..Tangs are good but the king of algae eaters has to be the Foxface rabbitfish...mine keeps it mowed!!
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10-20-2010, 07:13 PM
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Fry
Join Date: Oct 2010
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Re: algae
Yeah soap is the most dangerous part in the process you just described. Since it is fresh water algae I doubt there will be any issues.
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