We set up the 55 gal tank, got 2 starter fish (guppies, which had babies the next day lol) and things were fine. After about a month we decided to get more fish (Tetras mostly, for a total of 12 fish and 2 babies that survived.. added a few fish at a time over 3 weeks) Since we got all the fish (about 4 weeks now) There has been this orange "stuff" accumulating on all the plants and ornaments, and splotches showing up on the glass. I originally thought the flakes (tetramin) were staining everything, but thats never happened in aquariums i've owned in the past. I don't think I'm over feeding, the fish appear to be happy... Anyone have any clue whats going on, or what i can do to stop it? I can email a couple pictures if requested.
... I do clean the tank, doing a 10% water change and cleaning all the plants and whatnot every 2 weeks. All water tests come back fine.
2006-11-28 05:56:03 · 8 answers · asked by evil_lasha 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
I've pretty much elimated the possibility of it being red algea
2006-11-28 05:57:32 · update #1
here's some links to some pictures of the tank
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g66/lashalove/112706065.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g66/lashalove/112706064.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g66/lashalove/112706063.jpg
2006-11-28 06:12:46 · update #2
from the pics - there is a 100% chance it is algae- no doubt about it. When you clean your tank wipe down anything that has these "stains" they may be a little difficult to remove but most time they wipe off without force. in a 55 gal tank I would invest in about 3 chinese/siamese algae eaters, about 3 oto cats or a single pleco. This algae growth is normal, when a tank has nutrients and recieves light. My plecos and siamese algae eaters keep mine cleared off now, but i was in the same boat once.
2006-11-28 08:54:23 · answer #1 · answered by weebles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uncertain no be counted if that's a drip leak from ceiling's area, condensation on a grimy wall, mildew or what. i could take a sturdy Pine Sol/water or Spc N Span/water answer and scrub it (according to probability with a broom if paint will face as much because it). After thoroughly dry, you will desire to evaluate a mildew/mildew resistant wall paint. If paint, make certain the wall has an entire day of drying previously using bathe.
2016-10-13 07:12:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could it be diatomes? They are brownish, and should go away once the tank settles.
Also, you should increase your cleaning schedule to 20-30% every week... If you don't vacuum the gravel, you ought to, it gets the gunk out of the tank.
Pictures would help, yup. You can e-mail them to me at zoe@zoestevens.com, or post them on a photobucket, or join www.fishforums.com and ask about it there :)
2006-11-28 06:02:16 · answer #3 · answered by Zoe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be algae you might want to get a couple algae eaters for you tank.
2006-11-28 06:18:49 · answer #4 · answered by Dolphin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could be you need some algae eaters. Plecos are good at this.
2006-11-28 07:55:07 · answer #5 · answered by redbass 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nice pictures how often are you doing water changes do you add any chemicals besides dechlorinator?
2006-11-28 06:57:00 · answer #6 · answered by C live 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what your problem is but you take awesome pictures
2006-11-28 12:35:54 · answer #7 · answered by Larry m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a fish guy come to your place and evaluate your tank.... good luck!
2006-11-28 06:04:14 · answer #8 · answered by hollandrox 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋