Algea question

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i have that redish algea that gets the bubbles in it on the bottem of my tank. whats the best way to get rid of it? and is there anything that will eat it?(snails, hermits, etc.)

 

[viper_930]

It is probably cyanobacteria, aka red slime algea. You can remove it manually, but it may come back. Or you can add another powerhead to your tank aimed right over the substrate to keep it away.

 

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does anything eat it?

 

[bang guy]

Queen Conch will eat it but I think your tank is too small for one. Feel free to siphon it out. Cyano tends to form a sheet of bacteria that is fairly easy to remove.

 

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thanks both of you