do you have a thread/hair algae problem? - Aquarium Advice

ringfinger · 01-16-2006, 08:44 PM

I just picked up 3 black mollies on a "loan" from my [acronym:bbd4c53aae="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:bbd4c53aae]. Those guys are hard workers! I bet all the algae is gone in a week. Just thought I would share because I'm so happy to find something that works.

crazycat · 01-16-2006, 10:46 PM

they're on loan????? i have never heard of such a thing! that's a pretty amazing [acronym:01da2bf0f1="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:01da2bf0f1]. and i'm not being facetious at all! i mean no [acronym:01da2bf0f1="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:01da2bf0f1] in manhattan would lend you a fish

that is really cool! but how come you don't want to keep them? or get some saes. i can't get over an [acronym:01da2bf0f1="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:01da2bf0f1] that loans out algae eaters. wow!

ringfinger · 01-16-2006, 11:05 PM

She is trying to sell the shop and is pretty easy going.

crazycat · 01-16-2006, 11:18 PM

that is SO cool! i can just see asking a question like that at MY [acronym:2077437954="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:2077437954] and getting laughed all the way to utah!

but then i could get your friend to lend me some mollies

too cool!

hope they work out well for you. i would totally try saes to control thread algae and bba too--they are quite awesome!

Billsgate · 01-17-2006, 08:36 AM

Female guppies do the trick as well

I have 3 in my 30 [acronym:1b6ff4c7b2="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:1b6ff4c7b2], and when thread algae grows too long, I jank out most of the stuff, and the female guppies eat the rest! I didn't even know that untill I noticed myself. Not only are the usefull to produce live foods for my killie, they're also good for algae control!

Simpte · 01-17-2006, 10:57 AM

Most livebearers as well as cherry and rosey barbs are very effective.

TankGirl · 01-17-2006, 08:38 PM

Don't forget the American flag-fish! They do a great job on it as well.

01-16-2006, 08:44 PM	#1
ringfinger Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 411 Images: 4	do you have a thread/hair algae problem? I just picked up 3 black mollies on a "loan" from my [acronym:bbd4c53aae="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:bbd4c53aae]. Those guys are hard workers! I bet all the algae is gone in a week. Just thought I would share because I'm so happy to find something that works.

01-16-2006, 10:46 PM	#2
crazycat Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: nyc Posts: 597 Images: 19	they're on loan????? i have never heard of such a thing! that's a pretty amazing [acronym:01da2bf0f1="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:01da2bf0f1]. and i'm not being facetious at all! i mean no [acronym:01da2bf0f1="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:01da2bf0f1] in manhattan would lend you a fish that is really cool! but how come you don't want to keep them? or get some saes. i can't get over an [acronym:01da2bf0f1="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:01da2bf0f1] that loans out algae eaters. wow! __________________ don't turn your back on the ocean.

01-16-2006, 11:18 PM	#4
crazycat Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: nyc Posts: 597 Images: 19	that is SO cool! i can just see asking a question like that at MY [acronym:2077437954="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:2077437954] and getting laughed all the way to utah! but then i could get your friend to lend me some mollies too cool! hope they work out well for you. i would totally try saes to control thread algae and bba too--they are quite awesome! __________________ don't turn your back on the ocean.

01-17-2006, 10:57 AM	#6
Simpte Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 436	Most livebearers as well as cherry and rosey barbs are very effective. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...oapebanner.jpg

01-17-2006, 08:38 PM	#7
TankGirl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 8,279 Images: 16	Don't forget the American flag-fish! They do a great job on it as well. __________________ TG Central Virginians click here and join the Regional Forum! View My Gallery Here

01-16-2006, 11:05 PM	#3
ringfinger Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 411 Images: 4	She is trying to sell the shop and is pretty easy going.

01-17-2006, 08:36 AM	#5
Billsgate Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,604 Images: 8	Female guppies do the trick as well I have 3 in my 30 [acronym:1b6ff4c7b2="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:1b6ff4c7b2], and when thread algae grows too long, I jank out most of the stuff, and the female guppies eat the rest! I didn't even know that untill I noticed myself. Not only are the usefull to produce live foods for my killie, they're also good for algae control!

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