Algae on my sand bed? - Aquarium Advice

drillsar · 01-17-2006, 10:38 PM

I just added sand about a month ago and im thinking im getting all of this algae since its new, My blenny died and since he did die I noticed this outbreak is it a concidence? I have only 5 nassarius snails, Someone told me to get a goby but dont goby's eat [acronym:f990889578="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:f990889578]?

**melosu58** · 01-18-2006, 05:24 PM

Dont know about [acronym:0ed5f185db="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:0ed5f185db] but they will keep sand moving not allowing algea to get a foothold. I have two and they keep the sand moving.

**Devilishturtles** · 01-18-2006, 07:25 PM

What does the algae look like? Thick? Dusty? Color?

I would not advise a mandarin unless your tank is very well established, and you have a means for harboring [acronym:c11499ef6b="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:c11499ef6b].

chineseknife · 01-18-2006, 07:37 PM

If your tank is new(say less than 6 months), then you are experiencing what a lot of other people go through. If you could post your tank specs and water parameters, maybe even a pic, it would be a bit more easier to help you diagnose and eventually fix your issue. On the general side though:
Cerith snails are a wonder at stirring up the sand bed, but you might want to up the number, depending on tank size. I also advise against the mandarin for same said reasons.
What kind of "sand" did you add?. Was this an already established tank(barebottom) and then you added sand? A bit more info please....

01-17-2006, 10:38 PM	#1
drillsar Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 195 Images: 2	Algae on my sand bed? I just added sand about a month ago and im thinking im getting all of this algae since its new, My blenny died and since he did die I noticed this outbreak is it a concidence? I have only 5 nassarius snails, Someone told me to get a goby but dont goby's eat [acronym:f990889578="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:f990889578]?

01-18-2006, 05:24 PM	#2
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,104 Images: 73	Dont know about [acronym:0ed5f185db="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:0ed5f185db] but they will keep sand moving not allowing algea to get a foothold. I have two and they keep the sand moving. __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

01-18-2006, 07:25 PM	#3
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,840 Images: 17	What does the algae look like? Thick? Dusty? Color? I would not advise a mandarin unless your tank is very well established, and you have a means for harboring [acronym:c11499ef6b="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:c11499ef6b]. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

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01-18-2006, 07:37 PM	#4
chineseknife Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Charlotte, N.C. Posts: 67	If your tank is new(say less than 6 months), then you are experiencing what a lot of other people go through. If you could post your tank specs and water parameters, maybe even a pic, it would be a bit more easier to help you diagnose and eventually fix your issue. On the general side though: Cerith snails are a wonder at stirring up the sand bed, but you might want to up the number, depending on tank size. I also advise against the mandarin for same said reasons. What kind of "sand" did you add?. Was this an already established tank(barebottom) and then you added sand? A bit more info please....