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algae problem in Flowerhorn tank

Discussion in 'Cichlids' started by stevenrox, Nov 23, 2008.

  1. stevenrox

    stevenrox Thread Starter New Member

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    my tank has some alge problem its grey like broom like alge can i put a apple snail with flowerhorns and let it eat it? angels? thanks
     
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    Re: alge problem

    Snails should be fine with the Flowerhorns, not angels though.
     
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    Re: alge problem

    you cant put any other fish with a flowerhorn, well you can, but not for long.
     
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    Re: alge problem

    snails not angels with flowerhorns and snails with angels?
     
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    Re: alge problem

    Snails yes, Angels no.
     
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    search google for advice on what to keep with your flowerhorn, this should prolly be moved to hybrids section
     
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    Re: alge problem

    Yep...

    Have you tried looking into the cause of the algae ? Overfeeding, too much lighting etc ?
     
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    Re: alge problem

    i thinki found it its because its very close to my window so there always light on it during noon time
     
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    Re: alge problem

    The tank needs to be moved then. It will always be a problem and could cause an algae bloom and cause your water to literally turn green.
     
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    Re: alge problem

    will curtains work?
     
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    Re: alge problem

    Black ones maybe.
     
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    How much sun does it get, is it direct or indirect? I have a few tanks that get sun and I never have a problem with algae.
     
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    Re: alge problem

    might be because of you waste my waste is kind of high from my flowerhorns and my alge problem went away when i got another one
     
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    Re: alge problem

    Turn you lights down and remove as much as possible with putty knife. Maybe a pleco
     
    bellsly, Mar 7, 2009
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