Re: Fry size question


"Kurt" <not@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:Xns97B3E4832F613Disorgfoo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
The hair algae has to compete with the java moss that just explodes
untill I grab a couple of cups full and toss it to the goldfish. I've
used a bottle brush to rip the GA out of the tanks before. Rosey's sure
seem to love it (as adults anyhow)
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There must be a large amount of pollutants in this tank for there to be such a hair algae problem. Have you considered a lot more partial water changes, or larger changes to dilute all the "plant food" this algae is feasting on? Vacuuming the gravel will also help remove what eventually turns to plant/algae food.
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