Platy and surface scum

Sven · 02-09-2003, 04:28 PM

Do platys eat surface scum, green film?

jus1moretank · 02-09-2003, 05:14 PM

Not sure about platys but Mollys do. I used the for both FW and SW tanks. They will even eat some algeas.:hehe:

Sven · 02-09-2003, 05:40 PM

How many mollies would I need to keep the surface of a 55gal (210ltr) tank clear?
Does enyone know about the platys? I find them much more attractive than mollies.

beasolbob · 03-10-2003, 08:39 PM

My simple 10 gal planted was established with 1 platy (a red wag). He survived and then is added a female. From ther they established the tank through several generations (actually for about 8 years LOL).

There was the initial surface scum with went away after the fish was introduced. Took a maximum of aboout a week or two. Once gone, the scum never returned.

m.lemay · 03-10-2003, 11:34 PM

I'm pretty sure platys will get rid of the surface scum. I have 5 red velvet swordtails in my 75 gal and they're always filtering the surface. 8)

Rex Grigg · 03-11-2003, 02:19 AM

I have one Molly in my 55 gallon and not a bit of scum in sight.

02-09-2003, 04:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sven Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reykjavik, Iceland Posts: 182	Do platys eat surface scum, green film? __________________ Eheim pimp #127. 210 ltr planted tank. Pressurized CO2, Eheim 2026, 117W flourescent T5 & 90W flourescent T8. 90% flourite, under gravel heater.

02-09-2003, 05:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sven Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reykjavik, Iceland Posts: 182	How many mollies would I need to keep the surface of a 55gal (210ltr) tank clear? Does enyone know about the platys? I find them much more attractive than mollies. __________________ Eheim pimp #127. 210 ltr planted tank. Pressurized CO2, Eheim 2026, 117W flourescent T5 & 90W flourescent T8. 90% flourite, under gravel heater.

03-10-2003, 08:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
beasolbob Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: huntsville al Posts: 2	My simple 10 gal planted was established with 1 platy (a red wag). He survived and then is added a female. From ther they established the tank through several generations (actually for about 8 years LOL). There was the initial surface scum with went away after the fish was introduced. Took a maximum of aboout a week or two. Once gone, the scum never returned. __________________ beasolbob

03-10-2003, 11:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
m.lemay Moderator (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naugatuck, CT. Posts: 2,646	I'm pretty sure platys will get rid of the surface scum. I have 5 red velvet swordtails in my 75 gal and they're always filtering the surface. 8) __________________ FILSTAR Pimp #2 75 gal heavily planted,50/50 Black beauty,Eco-complete substrate, Pressurised CO2 with solenoid, ph controller, AB Reactor 1000, 330 watts 9325K GE PC lighting,Ehiem Liquidoser, 2-Filstar xp3 canisters.

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02-09-2003, 05:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
jus1moretank Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 78	Not sure about platys but Mollys do. I used the for both FW and SW tanks. They will even eat some algeas.:hehe:

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Rex Grigg Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (65) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland Orygun Posts: 9,595	I have one Molly in my 55 gallon and not a bit of scum in sight.

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