Slime

pnkflyd669 · 11-24-2012, 01:26 AM

Hello,

I have some sort of slime algae that is covering every thing any ideas as how to rid my tank of it?

Darkblade48 · 11-24-2012, 03:04 AM

Do you have a picture of the algae in question? It could be blue green algae (which is actually cyanobacteria).

Unless you get rid of the underlying cause of the algae, you will find that it continues to come back.

Identifying the algae is your first step, only then can you figure out what the underlying cause (as well as potential temporary measures to combat the algae) is.

Diana · 11-25-2012, 04:17 PM

Is it really an algae?
Algae photosynthesizes, so it will always have some color. Often green, but not always.
Fungi do not photosynthesize, so will usually be white or clear. Dirt can get stuck in fungi, so it can appear grey.

Either can be slimy to the touch.

el Caspar · 11-25-2012, 04:34 PM

If your tank is new, brown algae is likely to be your first encounter. Water changes and scraping your glass, rinsing your decor with tank water, feeding fish less, will all help. Either way, identifying what type it is would be your best bet. Each has a different cause and effect.

11-24-2012, 01:26 AM	#1
pnkflyd669 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Petersburg Posts: 18	Slime Hello, I have some sort of slime algae that is covering every thing any ideas as how to rid my tank of it?

11-24-2012, 03:04 AM	#2
Darkblade48 Moderator (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,053	Do you have a picture of the algae in question? It could be blue green algae (which is actually cyanobacteria). Unless you get rid of the underlying cause of the algae, you will find that it continues to come back. Identifying the algae is your first step, only then can you figure out what the underlying cause (as well as potential temporary measures to combat the algae) is. __________________ Anthony A Primer to Pressurized CO2 and A Primer to Planted Tanks Eheim Pimp #362 - Eheim 2213 x2, Eheim 2028, Ehein 2217, Eheim surface skimmer and Eheim autofeeder. Victor Pimp #33 - HPT272-125-350-4M

11-25-2012, 04:34 PM	#4
el Caspar Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 45	If your tank is new, brown algae is likely to be your first encounter. Water changes and scraping your glass, rinsing your decor with tank water, feeding fish less, will all help. Either way, identifying what type it is would be your best bet. Each has a different cause and effect. __________________ Steward of the Tank

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11-25-2012, 04:17 PM	#3
Diana Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Contra Costa CA Posts: 5,013	Is it really an algae? Algae photosynthesizes, so it will always have some color. Often green, but not always. Fungi do not photosynthesize, so will usually be white or clear. Dirt can get stuck in fungi, so it can appear grey. Either can be slimy to the touch.