problem with tank

by **amyw** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:55 pm

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

by **a1k8t31524** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 4:26 pm

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

by **amyw** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:41 pm

not a good picture but maybe you can see it and tell me what I'm dealing with.

by **amyw** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:47 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

by **Tmercier834747** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:51 pm

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..

by **amyw** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:40 am

it does kind of look like hair - thanks for the suggestion...

by **a1k8t31524** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:37 pm

is it green?

by **amyw** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:14 am

no, it looks translucent.

by **a1k8t31524** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:44 am

i dont know what it could be then possibly some type of bacteria ......mabey.... i dunno this one has me stumped

by **Tmercier834747** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:50 pm

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

problem with tank

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