I recently added a 20g long tank to my collection (being the smallest tank)
and I've come across a problem I haven't dealt with in my other planted tanks. (Which are more stocked with plants than the 20g, to scale)
Half of the plants have a web-like string algae covering them. Very unsightly.
It's only the top half of the plants in question, making me think the light plays a factor in it.
But, there are other plants the same height, if not taller, mixed in that don't have anything growing on them and look healthy.
It's not just a certain type of plant, as some of the same plants have it and some don't. (I split up some of the bunches I had, so it's literally the same plant)
What type of algae is this? (Among the 10s of thousands of algaes)
Is it harmful? (No evidence so far that it is, just ugly)
How can I get rid of it? (Without chemicals, preferably without removing by hand)
I know fish won't eat most types of string algae, but hey there may be some I don't know about?
Inhabitants : 10 Blue, Fire, Sunkist & Green shrimp (No bigger than 3cm)
1 Rabbit snail
Parameters:
PH 7.6
Amm 0 obviously
Nitrites 0
nitrates 5-10
and I've come across a problem I haven't dealt with in my other planted tanks. (Which are more stocked with plants than the 20g, to scale)
Half of the plants have a web-like string algae covering them. Very unsightly.
It's only the top half of the plants in question, making me think the light plays a factor in it.
But, there are other plants the same height, if not taller, mixed in that don't have anything growing on them and look healthy.
It's not just a certain type of plant, as some of the same plants have it and some don't. (I split up some of the bunches I had, so it's literally the same plant)
What type of algae is this? (Among the 10s of thousands of algaes)
Is it harmful? (No evidence so far that it is, just ugly)
How can I get rid of it? (Without chemicals, preferably without removing by hand)
I know fish won't eat most types of string algae, but hey there may be some I don't know about?
Inhabitants : 10 Blue, Fire, Sunkist & Green shrimp (No bigger than 3cm)
1 Rabbit snail
Parameters:
PH 7.6
Amm 0 obviously
Nitrites 0
nitrates 5-10