Green Hair Alage

Discussion in 'Algae' started by ClimberChris, Jul 18, 2009.

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  1. ClimberChris

    ClimberChris Flamingo Tongue

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    Hmmm, is there a chance that the Rubbermaid garbage can I bought and dedicated for water is leeching silicates into the water? I don't keep it in there for more than 2 days and I check for phosphates and nitrates before adding the water to my tank..
     
    ClimberChris, Jul 21, 2009
    ClimberChris, Jul 21, 2009
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  2. tronb24

    tronb24 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    So it's flake food that leaves behind more junk?
     
    tronb24, Jul 21, 2009
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  3. ClimberChris

    ClimberChris Flamingo Tongue

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    I am using pellets and I already restricted the food. I feed them a small pinch and then I wait for them to finish chewing before giving them a second pinch. Anything that hits the bottom is usually gobbled up my my Nassarius snails
     
    ClimberChris, Jul 21, 2009
    ClimberChris, Jul 21, 2009
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  4. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Yes, you could put it that way. Check with the manufacturer of the flake food to see if they contain Nitrate and/or Phosphate.
     
    unclejed, Jul 21, 2009
    unclejed, Jul 21, 2009
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