problem with tank
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amyw - Posts: 5
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problem with tank
my tank has translucent billowing stuff that seems to be growing at the bottom of my tank. I've lost three fish - have no idea what this is? Any help?? Thanks
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a1k8t31524 - Posts: 939
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can you take a picture of it for us......
i would try just doing 50% water changes every other day for now
do your water tests and let us know what it says
i would try just doing 50% water changes every other day for now
do your water tests and let us know what it says
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amyw - Posts: 5
- Joined: Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:51 pm
I took a picture and attached it but it didnt come through on the message board?? I'll try the water changes though. Thanks
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Tmercier834747 - Posts: 887
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does it look similar to hair..if so its hair algae and your phosphates are high..w/c's will help.
If your tank isn't planted and its growing on a piece of decor or something (not your substrate) you can do a bleach solution dip with the affected pieces of decor. That's made of 19 parts water and 1 part bleach. Then thoroughly rinse the pieces of decor in hot water for a couple minutes, and allow to dry before putting back in your tank..
If your tank isn't planted and its growing on a piece of decor or something (not your substrate) you can do a bleach solution dip with the affected pieces of decor. That's made of 19 parts water and 1 part bleach. Then thoroughly rinse the pieces of decor in hot water for a couple minutes, and allow to dry before putting back in your tank..
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a1k8t31524 - Posts: 939
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i dont know what it could be then possibly some type of bacteria ......mabey.... i dunno this one has me stumped
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Tmercier834747 - Posts: 887
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If it grows fast and feels kind've like a slime when you remove it its probably hair algae.. I get some once and awhile in my 5gal and its more whitish-grey than green because of a light deficiency and it doesn't fill with very much cloraphyl as a result