Terrie Lee Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 I have developed a problem with some algae growing in the sand , it is impossible to vacume up most of it... I have DIY co2 and I am half dosing with liquid fertilizer the tank houses 3 apistos and several different plants... I dont want to put in a pleco because I am trying to get some fry out of this group... Does anyone have any suggestions? "I dont want to put in a pleco because I am trying to get some fry out of this group..." What does this mean? Is my pleco eating my German ram's eggs while they sleep and that is why I have no babies? They seem to put on the breeding colours every 2 weeks or so, but I never see any little ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrosionjerry Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 I have developed a problem with some algae growing in the sand , it is impossible to vacume up most of it... I have DIY co2 and I am half dosing with liquid fertilizer the tank houses 3 apistos and several different plants... I dont want to put in a pleco because I am trying to get some fry out of this group...Does anyone have any suggestions? "I dont want to put in a pleco because I am trying to get some fry out of this group..." What does this mean? Is my pleco eating my German ram's eggs while they sleep and that is why I have no babies? They seem to put on the breeding colours every 2 weeks or so, but I never see any little ones. They may eat the eggs in some cases or just be disruptive to the point maybe the Ram parrents eat the eggs or just wont spawn.. Plecos are buisy fish! I could be totally out to lunch on this ... Its my opinion only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharuq1 Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Would an oto work maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrosionjerry Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 I dont think they eat enough to make a dent in most algae problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 If its only in the sand get some Malaysian trupet snails to keep it cleaned and stirred up. They shouldn't bother eggs or fry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneiroid Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Terrie Lee: PM me if you'd like to pick up some MTS. I have a few... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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