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honey_moksh
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 Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 3:32 pm Post subject: Green Spot algae eater |
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Hi folks
I am facing the green spot algae all over my aquarium glass though now its controls with better CO2 diffisuin i thing. Can somebody please suggest me a good algae eater for this.
Also a question that I am having, my lights are on for no longer than 8.5-9 hrs a day, what are the signs of less photo period.
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| Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 4:21 pm Post subject: Re: Green Spot algae eater |
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Madan
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| Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 4:23 pm Post subject: Re: Green Spot algae eater |
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Add KNO3 and the green spot algae will start to disappear.
Keep CO2 levels up when you add KNO3.
Less photo period - brown algae on the glass. |
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honey_moksh
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| Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: Green Spot algae eater |
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Hi
Mayur: I have a Otto, but he doesnt seem to be interested in the algae mentioned. The green spot algae is normally hard and am sure most of the algae eaters would not be eating it. At time the snails pass ovet the path with the algae not been touched.
Madanjee: How much of KNO3 would you suggest to add to a 29 Gallon.
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Madan
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| Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 5:27 pm Post subject: Re: Green Spot algae eater |
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Keep KNO3 levels 5-10 ppm as you have DIY CO2.
Check Chuck Gadd's site for the dosage calculator .
There is a dosage calculator on www.aquaticplantcentral.com too.
Otto's will not touch green spot algae. They'll help with brown algae though. |
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Seetharam
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| Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: Green Spot algae eater |
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I have heard that Otto's tend to start feeding on Soft Bodied plants (In my case probably Riccia) in the absence of Algae.
Is this true? |
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Tirtha C
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| Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject: Re: Green Spot algae eater |
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| When my Ottos were juvies, they were eating algae in a good manner. But after getting matured and old, now a days they only like Tetra Bits. Didn't even bother to touch any type of algae. But they never touched any plants in tank. |
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| Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 7:17 pm Post subject: Re: Green Spot algae eater |
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When my Ottos were juvies, they were eating algae in a good manner. But after getting matured and old, now a days they only like Tetra Bits. Â Didn't even bother to touch any type of algae. But they never touched any plants in tank.
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Very true. My oto initially feasted on brown algae, before turning to dry food. Could sparse planting be the problem? |
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