Which Algae Eater

[Nick16]

I see the FishForums.net Forum Police(tm) have visited this thread

what do you mean by that mate?

 

[Ash18]

som1 in the forum i was being aggresive

 

[Schmill]

I see the FishForums.net Forum Police(tm) have visited this thread

??

 

[Nick16]

it will be aimed at me, but there are so many no it alls on this place, i just cant be naffed to post anymore. not aimed at you ash btw! but if people dont listen to the advice you give them what is the point in them raising the question or ultimately being on this forum.

 

[Ash18]

no problem lol

Thanks for all you help guys

il let u know if the algae comes bk i dont think it will tbh

 

[rdd1952]

If the algae you have is on the glass as you stated, then it's most likely either green dust algae (GDA) or brown algae. An oto will eat either. The shrmip you have, while good algae eaters won't help with the stuff on the glass. It really requires a sucker-mouth type fish. The simplest way to handle algae on the glass is to just wipe it off at water changes. You can also get a algae magnet and run it across the glass a couple times a week.

Brown algae that is usually more common on plant leaves is actually a common occurence in new set-ups. It is diatoms that feed off the silicate released from the silicone that seals the tank (glass tanks). The brown algae will go away once all the silicate has leeched from the silicone and there is nothing left for the algae to feed on.

Here is a good site with descriptions and photos of algae.

 

[Ash18]

Thanks for tht its a really good but simple site

i have wiped the algae away now with a magnet and as u said it was a brown dusty algae

 

[aaronnorth]

If the algae you have is on the glass as you stated, then it's most likely either green dust algae (GDA) or brown algae. An oto will eat either. The shrmip you have, while good algae eaters won't help with the stuff on the glass. It really requires a sucker-mouth type fish. The simplest way to handle algae on the glass is to just wipe it off at water changes. You can also get a algae magnet and run it across the glass a couple times a week.

Brown algae that is usually more common on plant leaves is actually a common occurence in new set-ups. It is diatoms that feed off the silicate released from the silicone that seals the tank (glass tanks). The brown algae will go away once all the silicate has leeched from the silicone and there is nothing left for the algae to feed on.

Here is a good site with descriptions and photos of algae.

Although it is said that silicates cause diatoms, there is no proof, aquarium sediments are constructed of inorganic silicate compounds. Clay, such as ADA Aquasoil is a type of 'Phyllosilicates' and sand is typically made of quartz which is a form of 'Tectosillicates' - These silicates stay in the substrate for years, but we do not get diatoms for years.... they go after a few months, the most likley cause is the immature tank itself that is still creating bacteria and the possible presence of ammonia. Although it is true that diatoms feed on silica to build their cell walls (frustules). Plants also utilise silicates.

So diatoms are not caused by silicates, but they will feed off them once the diatoms have become established from another factor.

Ash, if you would of read Nicks post I have the same algae guide linked in my sig

 

[Schmill]

I guess that explains why in my new tank the black sealent is absolutely COVERED in little brown dots, whereas the surrounding glass etc is all clear