Betta and algae problem

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moosenart

Discussion Starter · Jul 17, 2012

I have a odd shaped 7-8 gallon tank. Its light is a 15 watt CFL. Lately i hav been getting some crazy algae growth, light is 8 hours a day, and i know this is really basic but i need something to om nom nom the algae, i tried some amano shrimp in my past betta tank and that was very helpful.

Any recommendations?

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DishyFishy

· #2 · Jul 17, 2012

What kind of algae is it? Ramshorn or Nerites will eat most algae. The Nerites won't reproduce either.

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moosenart

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 18, 2012

It's on the glass just regular green algae

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DishyFishy

· #4 · Jul 18, 2012

Check this page out. Has good suggestions on dealing with diff types of algae.
http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/algae.htm

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Gsneufeld

· #5 · Jul 20, 2012

My Ramshorn snails tend to get their antennae nipped off so that they look like Shreks... It doesn't seem to bother them though, and they do a great job of eating algae as well as food leftovers and plant detritus.

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