algae problems

[bigcarl]

I am fairly new to the fish world ...I have a 29 gallon tank with two silver gouramis that I have had for a yr and one gsp that I have had for about six months...my question is about algae. I heard that I cannot get an algae eater because it will die in the salt water I have a problem with algae..is there another way to get rid of it so my tank stays cleaner ?

 

[alLexX]

a mag float.

 

[bigcarl]

Not familiar with what that is or how it works...can u elaborate please ?

 

[alLexX]

its a magnetic scrub brush,one half goes on the outside of the tank,and the other half goes on the inside,both sides have scrubbing pads,and its magnetic,so you move the outside one.

 

[bigcarl]

Ok ...I have one of those but is there a way to clean Algae that collects on my rocks and decorations that are in my tank ?

 

[mfdrookie516]

What do you mean saltwater? Gouramis are fw fish.

 

[bigcarl]

I have added a little bit of salt for the green spotted puffer its not a salt water tank but the gsp requires a bit of salt correct ?

 

[bigcarl]

Aquarium salt not table salt obviously

 

[mfdrookie516]

Sort of, but not like that. GSP's need brackish conditions, which gouramis won't tollerate. Brackish is a mix of fw and sw. You need marine salt to replicate that, as well as a hydrometer to measure salinity. They aren't really compatible in the same tank.

 

[bigcarl]

Oh really ? I've been adding a tablespoon of aquarium salt for every ten gallons since I've had the puffer and that's been about six months....the fish all seem happy and healthy...ive had the gouramis for a yr

 

[mfdrookie516]

They'll live for a short time in freshwater, but to really be healthy and thrive, they need brackish. They actually acclimate to full saltwater when they're adults I believe. I'm not expert on brackish fish though, that's about the extent of my knowledge on them, as I keep only fw fish

 

[bigcarl]

Oh I didn't know that....so do u think I should get a separate tank ? And brackish water is what i have been doing by adding the salt isn't it ?