Fish Tank Algae

http://www.petforumz.com/Algae-2g-tank-ftopict48158.html (Algae in a 5,2g tank)
Hello everyone, i need some help with my 5,2gal tank. I`d like to know how much light is good for this tank with some elodeas, a ludwigia, and some other plants. I use a 23w light right now and i us..
« the First, I'd say that I'm not sure what a 5,2 tank is, is it a 5g, a 2g, a 5.2g a 52g???? and 23W of light is a bunch o light for any ta.. »
« It´s a 20 liters tank = 5,2 gallons "RedForeman ©®" escribió en el mensaje how what »
« in article SIBIETA: You've run into an Americanism - you use a comma ',' where we use a period '.' - 5.2 Gallon tank. We'd also probably .. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Beard-Algae-10G-Tank-ftopict47520.html (Beard Algae in a 10G Tank)
Hey! I've got beard algae in my 10G tank. I was curious if someone could reccomend a good fish or product that would take care of the algae? The tank is about two years old, and fully cycled. The on..
« Thanks for the reply, are you sure a clown wouldn't get too big? Evan Davis »
« : If you have live plants, try Flourish Excel by Seachem. I had a real bad algae problem in my tank. I made a few changes that got rid o.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/avoid-algae-tank-ftopict43530.html (How do I avoid algae in a tank ?)
Hello, I am in the process of researching for a new tank (Malawi cichlids) and want to get it right from the start. One thing that bothers me is algae. I have a well-planted tropical tank which do..
« Alan Silver: I've kept algae pretty well in check by keeping the lights off most of the time and minimizing the sunlight that hits the ta.. »
« in article Chuck Gadd writes Any idea what that level would be ? It sounds like what I want !! -- Alan Silver »
« I had a problem with algae and tried a few of the algae elimination products which did not work, plus I do not want to add too many chemic.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Help-Green-Algae-Tank-ftopict48894.html (Help! My Green Algae Tank)
Hi all, I have a 10 gallons tank, with 7 Barb tetra. Green Algae is always a big problem for me. It is everywhere in the tank. >_< I tired many different methods like having a couple of apple snail..
« || Hi all, || || I have a 10 gallons tank, with 7 Barb tetra. Green Algae is always a || big problem for me. It is everywhere in the tank.. »
« Do yourself a great favour and get a Bristle Nose Pleco or 2. These guys are the Hoovers of the fish world so far as algae is concerned. I.. »
« On Mon, 07 Jun 2004 20:07:20 GMT, "cabaloz": How large do the Bristle Nose Plecos get? I have marbled Plecos, 3 in my 75 gallon tank and .. »

http://www.petforumz.com/RECLAIMING-TANK-ALGAE-ftopict48743.html (RECLAIMING A TANK FROM ALGAE)
Started out with a moderately planted tank ...all was well.... Started getting some algae and thought it looked cool on the rocks .... Then water sprites formed and then (admittedly) I let it go un..
« I'm by no means an expert here but here's what I've done in the past with this one. I bought some otos, left the lights off for a 2 days .. »

http://www.petforumz.com/algae-marine-tank-ftopict42481.html (algae in marine tank)
I asked once before , I think, but anyway, I have a 92 gallon corner tank, and it keeps growing this brown diatom algae. I got two turbo snails, and they both died , one in 24 hours, and the other a..

http://www.petforumz.com/green-algae-tank-ftopict43824.html (green algae on my tank again)
Does anyone know why algae has suddenly started growing in my tank again? Here are the specifics: -55 gallon freshwater tank (up and running for seven months) -No ammonia, nitrites, and minimal nitr..
« I'm not an expert in this subject, however I read somewhere that natural sunlight causes this effect. HTH - Dave -- http://www.aegis.uk.com "K. .. »
« "K. Elliot": The tubes should be replaced once a year from what I've learned. Did you check the nitrate level again now that you have this.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Algae-saltwater-tank-ftopict42457.html (Algae in saltwater tank)
Is there a fish I can get that will eat algae? Do starfish do this?

http://www.petforumz.com/Algae-cichlid-tank-ftopict50091.html (Algae in my cichlid tank.)
We are new to ciclids and have a fully established 20 gal tank, pH around 8, all other parameters good. Since we switched to cichlids and raised the water temp we have lots of brown algea growing..
« "Finz Up": Buy a small pleco. The cichlids won't bother him. »
« I have never seen anything eat diatom up faster than a tiny CAE. About 1 1/2 to 2 inches...then later when it gets big, trade it in for a.. »
« in article says... What is a CAE? Does it have a name or is that it's name? it is not listed as that in my Cichlid book. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Algae-Corner-tank-ftopict47060.html (Algae on a "Corner 5" tank)
Hi. I have one of those small plastic tanks and wanted to clean off the algae without scratching the polycarbonate, acrylic, or whatever plastic the tank is made out of. I tried wiping with my han..
« Dan White: For the plastic aquarium, I use one of those white dish-cleaning abrasive cloths sold in the supermarket or dollar store. It's.. »
« Bottom posted. -- You can find my public key at "Dan White": the the You can buy acrylic specific mechanical smooth surface cleaners fro.. »
« "Daniel Morrow": either (softer and Yes, I guess I should have thought that the pet store would have something for cleaning plastic. It i.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/algae-eating-fish-ftopict41515.html (algae eating fish?)
Hello. I just wondered if there are any tropical fish that like to eat algae, but can be used in a community tank, and are not likely to jump out the water or go mental if you have the canopy off fo..
« FFF (Florida Flag Fish) or Ameca Splendens (butterfly goodeid)..... Get a bio-wheel filter useing pre-filters that are cleaned every day o.. »
« "John": Otos, SAEs and bristlenose plecos are all small community tank algae eaters. Lots of natural plants, growing under strong light co.. »
« "John": Reduce phosphates i.e. no over feeding, do not use PH proper(phosphate based), test for phosphate Mike »

http://www.petforumz.com/Algae-issues-29-Gallon-Tank-ftopict42033.html (Algae issues in 29 Gallon Tank)
Hey everyone, I have a 29 gallon tank with four large danios, three black tetras, three red-eye tetras, a goldfish, and a few minnows. A few months back I decided to go the natural route and plant r..
« "Brian S.": Have you considered an algae eater? »
« I was also having the problem with black hair algae when I first set-up my 12 gallon planted tank. After I started adding CO2 and I also.. »
« Great response Paige. I have had the bulb-type plants for well over 6 months now, but I know those by themselves are not enough. I have a.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Keeping-tank-live-plants-algae-free-ftopict47581.html (Keeping a new tank w/ live plants algae free?)
Is this even possible? I have a fairly new 29gal (fresh water of course) tank with a couple small fish and some live plants, it looks so clear and nice! Is there a way to now prevent algae growth an..
« Unfortunatly Algae, can grow in conditions where even the hardiest of aquarium plants cannot, the biggest contributor to algae growth is .. »
« strange, but true. i have had several tanks in the past, but now i only have a 10gal. all live plants, and my g/f has incorporated about 2.. »
« I have an LDA25 'pitbull pleco.' These remain small (2" or so) and are pretty good algae eaters (for more common easy types of algae in my.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Shrimp-algae-eaters-ftopict40842.html (Shrimp as algae eaters?)
I was also wondering if I could use shrimp as algae eaters in my tank with the angel fish? I always use ottos but they don't seem to last very long? SK
« Let's just say your angels will love the snacks you've provided. IMHO the shrimp are nice, but are small and can't eat a ton of algae, get.. »
« I have real plants, and thought plecos would end up eating them. SK "Haywire": »
« I have a pleco and real plants....the pleco doesnt eat the real plants...plecos eat algae not plants...ANd so far I am so happy with the p.. »