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Will cherry shrimp eat this type of algae? Will cherry shrimp eat this type of algae?
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Old 04-08-2005, 04:46 PM
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I hv this algae only in my new tank or new setup. And i saw one of the member new tank with very strong flow. There are 2 power head running inside the tank. So, the limited water movement is out.

I was doing the PSB daily and feeding extra. After 2 weeks...The BGA just gone. I said this happen to new tank coz of the new tank lack of nitrate.

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Actually, this BGA is not due to new tank at all. There is a NO3 deficiency and water movement is limited. BGA IS also a PSB, therefore PSB will not help in this case. BGA is also bacteria, so the tank bacteria too will not help. There's been plenty of argument on this topic at the krib and still there's been no conclusive step to take to eliminate this pest. So far the most effective one is using an anti-biotic, the name of which I've forgotten but it is a prescription drug an as such must be careful in administering them in the right dosage and till every single cell dies!!!!! else, we have in our hand a drug resistant bga!!!!! ............. no no no no, dont try that method, its too risky. What I would suggest is to black out your tank for 3-4 days, meaning totally black out, using paper or board to cover your tank from top to bottom, off your CO2, dont feed your fishes or shrimps. After opening up, you'll be amazed by the sudden dissapperance!!!!! There after do a frequent water change to bring back the right balance of nutrients in the tank. Sounds like a lot of work but it works.

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Agreed with Kimco, this algae is not due to new tank, even an established tank can get this due to NO3 deficiency and slow water movement which is not related to new tank. Hydrogen peroxide(H2O2) can kill this algae. Black out do help to kill them too. I think the best way is to add NO3 or more fishes into the tank.

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Hey Dom,

My new tank never have this problem, only the established ones?????? I think its due to my laziness in WC ............ LOL.!!!!

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I think the best way is to add NO3 or more fishes into the tank.yt
Anyway of doing this??? I went looking for the stump remover as suggested by KC (overdrive) but seems its been removed from the shelf due to corroded tin.

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Anyway of doing this??? I went looking for the stump remover as suggested by KC (overdrive) but seems its been removed from the shelf due to corroded tin.

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You can mix 30g of KNO3 into 1000ml water and dose the solution into your tank until you get the required NO3 in your tank.

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What type of algae does cherry shrimp eat?

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You can mix 3g of KNO3 into 1000ml water and dose the solution into your tank until you get the required NO3 in your tank.

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Where can I get this KNO3?? Thanks

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What type of algae does cherry shrimp eat?
All those that you can pick up with your hand. BGA is like jelly and need to be scoop up. Shrimps also cannot eat green spot algae and BBA (Black Brush/Antler/Staghorn).

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All those that you can pick up with your hand. BGA is like jelly and need to be scoop up. Shrimps also cannot eat green spot algae and BBA (Black Brush/Antler/Staghorn).

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