JeffNebraska
Aquarium Advice Regular
Okay, I've had 3 SAEs in the tank for over a week now and they don't seem remotely interested in eating the hairy algae that's all over the leaves of my plants. Yes, I've confirmed, through the various instructional websites, that these are real SAEs and not some other variant (purchased at Albany Aquarium in Albany, CA).
Is the algae too long? Do I have to trim the stuff back before they'll go for it? Should I give up on them and try to find some algae eating shrimp? Will they start eating down the road, when they're bigger or more at home?
I'd love to hear from anyone with personal experience with SAEs or from anyone who has found another cure for hairy algae. My nitrates are between 10 and 20 ppm and they don't seem movable, I'm only using 9 hours of light, and I've stopped using plant fertilizer.
Hit me with the knowledge.
Is the algae too long? Do I have to trim the stuff back before they'll go for it? Should I give up on them and try to find some algae eating shrimp? Will they start eating down the road, when they're bigger or more at home?
I'd love to hear from anyone with personal experience with SAEs or from anyone who has found another cure for hairy algae. My nitrates are between 10 and 20 ppm and they don't seem movable, I'm only using 9 hours of light, and I've stopped using plant fertilizer.
Hit me with the knowledge.