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Re: eating thread algae
Ed writes:
> What it is somewhat long, about 3-4" and mostly on my crispus and java
> moss. It has yet to get on the laceleaf or crypts. wouldn't call it a
> 'minor' cause of it because if I pull it off then it will grow back
> elsewhere and I don't want to use bleach. I have worked long, hard and
> with lots of reading, studying and research to get a natural looking
> aquarium. tho I am not saying using bleach is bad just not for me :)
>
> I did find a petshop that cary's sae's for mail order and they recomened
> using black molly's. I recently put 6 baby's in the tank and this am I
> seen them picking at the thread algae, dunno how much they will consume
> nor if I have to many / not enough
I use otocinclus (sp?)cats for this stuff and they feast it down. My LFS
always has them in stock, and I am surprised at how non-aggressive they have
proven to be.
Bob Dixon