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Thanks so much for your help. I will process this info and write back. Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

Hi. My 2.5 year old live planted Fluval Edge has been experiencing some hairy algae issues. But only on the actual plants. Wondering why this is happening and how I can get rid of it. First time I'm experiencing this. Any info is helpful. I can post pics if it helps. Sent from my iPad using...

Hi, I'm Dan. 33 years old in Brooklyn. Been running a 12 gallon live planted a Fluval Edge. Kept aquariums for a long time but only seriously this last two years. I collect antiques and love music. From classic country to the harshest of noise. Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

He's a cutie it I may have to donate him to my friends gravel/non live planted tank. :( Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

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Decided to add some photos of the tank. As you can see in last two pics, the plants are covered in waste and the water is filled with small particles... This is brand new for my tank. Wondering if it is coincidental or resulting in my introducing the catfish. Sent from my iPad using Aquarium...

He's a Cory for sure. Found this pic online but this is it exactly. Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

Hi. So I've had a 12 gal. Fluval edge (live planted) up and running for almost 2 years. Been very lucky. Haven't lost many fish and the tank has remained amazingly clean and clear. I recently added a small spotted catfish (not sure exact species but I can add a photo if needed) because lady at...

Edit: photo error

About to water change. Sorry for the evaporation up top. Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

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Thanks to you guys I've had the best year of aquarium-keeping of my life. I have a 12 gallon Fluval Edge. Right now I have about 5 small tetras, 2 shrimp, be a dwarf pleco. Coming up on one year and have lost very few fish and tank is growing great. I have Anubis, Java ferns, moss, and a few...

Thanks for all the help guys and girls, a lot of good information. I may keep a few but what is your recommendation on getting rid of them? In the words of The Band " wait a minute Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"... How do I humanely get rid of them? Will they survive in a local pond? Or...

Also if it is a pest snail. Can I leave a few? Or is it harmful to the tank?

thanks for the help guys. Here's a pic!