Algae

[hils]

I have a 50L tank with 6 or so surviving 5 week old gourami fry in it.
It's getting pretty green, the stones are covered and so are the plants.
My question is, if I were to put a couple of bristle nosed cat fish in to clean it up, will they eat the fry?
If I just leave the algae growing, will it harm the fry?


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[GuppiesNSnails]

Most likley, the fry will eat some of the algea, not harm them. I no expirence on gourami's
but theymight snack on it.

 

[Eagle Eyes]

I would recommend getting a 2" algae eater... if it is 50 gall witch it think you are trying to say get 2 or 3.

Your plants and algae are in constant battle and the algae will kill your plants so I recommend getting it under control.

If the tank is really small then get a couple snails... you could buy them at your local fish store or from your local stream.

 

[Fresh2o]

What kind of lighting are you using and how long are they on? Reducing the light duration might resolve the algae issue.


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[hils]

The lights are on for probably too long. 7am- 9/10pm. It's 50L which is around 15-18 gallons.
Ill try turning the lights off a bit more and grab an algae eater.
Thanks


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[Fresh2o]

The lights are on for probably too long. 7am- 9/10pm. It's 50L which is around 15-18 gallons.
Ill try turning the lights off a bit more and grab an algae eater.
Thanks


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Do yourself a favor and pickup a timer instead. Set it for 6 hours. You should see a reduction in algae.


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[ExoticAquarist]

The algae won't harm the fry, but it could kill the plants


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