Good algae eating fish?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by ZC42, Jan 19, 2012.

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  1. ZC42

    ZC42 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Hi, guys,

    Whys a good brightly colored fish that eats algae? I've got some I want gone lol

    Thanks
     
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  2. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    what kinda algae and how much?

    also, why do you have it? A fish is a band aid for algae! need to figure out why your getting it!
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Exactly.

    Better to go with different members of a cuc like snails.
     
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  4. SnooknRedz

    SnooknRedz Vlamingii Tang

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    Adding a fish to help algea is not wise. Ultimately youll be increasing you bioload, which in the long run will make that worse.

    Look for some cuc, or better yet the cause of the algae (ie. overfeeding, extended photoperiod, decaying organisms...)
     
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  5. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    What size is your tank and what are your parameters? i.e. nitrate, phosphate, how long are your lights on, what type of lights are you using, things like that?
     
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  6. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Get some turbo snails. Those things devour algae at a rapid pace!
     
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  7. ZC42

    ZC42 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Oh nevermind I just realized the algae I saw was old diatoms left over from the cycling process. Just didn't see that area before- all gone now
     
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  8. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    lol! come on man!:) you're moving past rookie mode by now!;) i gothcya by a hair!
     
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  9. ZC42

    ZC42 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Lol I'll turn pro when I get some corals!!
     
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  10. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    i know bro, just giving ya some crap! ;)
    diatom bloom! rookie! just some hazing!
     
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