Ok, I have started a small project in my 10gal to setup a planted tank and see how well it goes. If all goes good, I am planning on setting up a dedicated 20gal long planted.
Anyways, I've had this 10gal setup for several months and had just 5 tiger barbs in it. I recently aquired a 20gal High, and after letting it cycle I transfered over the barbs into the tank and decided to use the old 10gal as planted.
Right now its got like a velvet wall covered with beard algae. I have 4 ADF I recently threw in the tank just for some looks and they are some near little guys. Anyways, what are my options for removing the algae? I was looking at SAE and CAE but some of them are aggressive as they get older? And I need something that won't harm my plants. From my reading, not many algae eaters eat beard algae.
The only other thing that cought my eye was Red Cherry Shrimp. How well would these do on the algae?
EDIT: I've also read something about dosing with Flourish Excel can eliminate it.. I've got a bottle right infront of me. Only thing is, I am not sure how much to use..
Anyways, I've had this 10gal setup for several months and had just 5 tiger barbs in it. I recently aquired a 20gal High, and after letting it cycle I transfered over the barbs into the tank and decided to use the old 10gal as planted.
Right now its got like a velvet wall covered with beard algae. I have 4 ADF I recently threw in the tank just for some looks and they are some near little guys. Anyways, what are my options for removing the algae? I was looking at SAE and CAE but some of them are aggressive as they get older? And I need something that won't harm my plants. From my reading, not many algae eaters eat beard algae.
The only other thing that cought my eye was Red Cherry Shrimp. How well would these do on the algae?
EDIT: I've also read something about dosing with Flourish Excel can eliminate it.. I've got a bottle right infront of me. Only thing is, I am not sure how much to use..