Re: Glossostigma Query (again)

[Chuck H <grendel at usit_net>]

Matt J. wrote:

> Also, I have 15 redline rasboras. I have noticed that they will eat floating
> bits of algae that fill the water after I clean the glass. I have stopped
> feeding them in the hope that they will begin eating the algae directly off
> the glosso and gravel. Is this likely?

They'll be forced to try since you're starving them, but they won't have 
much effect on the algae.  Starving fish is no way to combat algae plagues, 
though it's a good way to end up with sick or dead fish.  Even 'true' algae 
eaters aren't going to solve an algae problem like this.  Feed your 
fish.  Let the plants and tank management take care of the algae.
--
Chuck Huffine
Knoxville, Tennessee