Pollen and Fleas

[JDogg]

8O

i have what looks like pollen in my planted tank (none of the plants are flowering) most likely algae, but what kind is it, how did i get it and how do i get ride of it?


also i have tinny little jumping bugs (i assume they are feeding on the floating algae)

 

[Zagz]

Moved to the planted tank forum.

 

[JDogg]

Moved to the planted tank forum.

ok i did not consider it really a "plant related" topic, because i think it is just coincidence that it happens to be in my planted tank :?

but you are the boss

 

[rkilling1]

also i have tinny little jumping bugs (i assume they are feeding on the floating algae)

Sounds like mites.

 

[JDogg]

also i have tinny little jumping bugs (i assume they are feeding on the floating algae)

Sounds like mites.

ok should i worry? should i invest in some hatchet fish to eat them?

how about the floating green "dust" algae?

 

[rkilling1]

ok should i worry? should i invest in some hatchet fish to eat them?

how about the floating green "dust" algae?

If it is mites, they wouldn't hurt anything. I had them in my 5 gal tank awhile ago. They eat plants that are at the surface. Mites are just one of the problems when purchasing plants. I got mine from a seller on Ebay.

Dust algae normally attaches itself to the sides of your tank and not float around (unless you messed with it). I can't help as I am in the middle of dealing with dust algae ATM. From what I have read, if it is dust algae, it's best to leave it alone and it will die off on it's own.