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Re: BGA vs. Green Spot

To: Aquatic-Plants at actwin_com
Subject: Re: BGA vs. Green Spot
From: MP <pearlsco at u_washington.edu>
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 04:59:27 -0700
References: <199709230748.DAA29553 at acme_actwin.com>

Jeff Kropp wrote:

> I have also noticed some links amongst these two pests but not measured
> correlated water parameters. When green spots mysteriously disappear blue
> greens begin to appear. However, I have never seen  my ottos eat either
> they seem to prefer soft green fuzz and brown scum.

Jeff,

I find that if I let the green spot grow to a point, the center area
becomes *really* soft.  This is eaten out, leaving a "doughnut" shaped
algae ring.  If it's not the Ottos, someone else in the tank is really
enjoying it.  Doesn't really matter to me who it is.  :)

Cheers,

Mark 
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