MartinBlank
Aquarium Advice Freak
75g medium light low tech tank. I am very much a beginner (my tank is not pristine, I hesitate to post pictures but need help ID-ing this stuff). Please be gentle
I have a dark fuzzy algae type substance on the edges of my plants. It looks black or a very very dark green.
I have read that this might actually be a type of bacteria and not an algae. I have looked at pictures online but just can't be sure so am hoping if I post a picture or three, you guys might be able to help.
So what do you think? Standard algae (i.e. feed less and less light) or the bacteria stuff? If bacteria, what would you recommend?
On a related note, I do get the more standard hard green algae that sticks to the sides of the tank that I need to scrap off with a razor blade. Would Otos possible eat that? Or would CO2 be a better option?
And speaking of CO2, I would also be open to advice on those. I would be looking for simple to implement and use (i.e. very low maintenance). Definitely would be willing to spend a bit more for something that is reasonably simple to install and use long term.
Thanks as always for all your help
I have a dark fuzzy algae type substance on the edges of my plants. It looks black or a very very dark green.
I have read that this might actually be a type of bacteria and not an algae. I have looked at pictures online but just can't be sure so am hoping if I post a picture or three, you guys might be able to help.
So what do you think? Standard algae (i.e. feed less and less light) or the bacteria stuff? If bacteria, what would you recommend?
On a related note, I do get the more standard hard green algae that sticks to the sides of the tank that I need to scrap off with a razor blade. Would Otos possible eat that? Or would CO2 be a better option?
And speaking of CO2, I would also be open to advice on those. I would be looking for simple to implement and use (i.e. very low maintenance). Definitely would be willing to spend a bit more for something that is reasonably simple to install and use long term.
Thanks as always for all your help