Algae ID: good or evil?

[lectraplayer]

I found this in a puddle behind a building at Samford University. What species does this look like? If introduced into a planted fish tank, would it be good or evil?

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[ppo8820]

No, do not add it.

 

[ImACoolguy]

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I found this in a puddle behind a building at Samford University. What species does this look like? If introduced into a planted fish tank, would it be good or evil?

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That stuff is common in my lake, almost invasive. I don't think it's ever crossed my mind to actually ADD algae to a tank... I wouldn't do it.


Caleb

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[lectraplayer]

I have heard of people here doing it. As for me adding it, it will take a bit more selling.

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[Delapool]

That stuff is common in my lake, almost invasive. I don't think it's ever crossed my mind to actually ADD algae to a tank... I wouldn't do it.


Caleb

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Lol - holy cow, usually trying to get rid if the stuff.

 

[monkey315]

If you want to introduce algae into your tank all you really have to do is open the curtain on the window it's next to.

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[lectraplayer]

If you want to introduce algae into your tank all you really have to do is open the curtain on the window it's next to.

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Uncontroled algae, yes, but you're shooting craps on what you get.

I'm seeing people post about farming certain types of algae, with positive results. Right now, for my tanks, no algae is good algae until I find out exactly what is happening.

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[Delapool]

Idk, I kind of find algae to be like snails. Starts off cute and a month later the fridge is empty.

 

[lectraplayer]

That's part of what i was wondering Delapool.

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[Delapool]

Well, could be my DT setup as well. Still cursing I had a tuff of BBA for months, didn't treat it and then one month there were little bits of BBA popping up everywhere.

The small tank I'd like to do more with but the blinds keep getting left open so it is a havan for green algae. Perhaps you could try in a bucket?