I think I have an algae problm...

zoomin · #1 04-22-2006, 12:19 AM

Hello, my name is zoomin, I have an algae problem... it's been two weeks since my last water change.

TheReefGeek · #2 04-22-2006, 01:16 AM

LOL. Oh that was good!

Chad · #3 04-22-2006, 01:18 AM

I should post a picture of my so called "frag" tank. Its quite embarrasing

Jaws · #4 04-22-2006, 02:12 AM

Looks like you've got a 70's theme going on in that tank.

Cha Cha Cha Chia.

EmilyB · #5 04-22-2006, 04:32 AM

I think a haircut is in order, he looks like a street snail.

Willow · #6 04-22-2006, 05:15 AM

nice fro.. <cue cheesey porn music>

niloc16 · #7 04-22-2006, 05:33 AM

i have an algae situation that i think i'm getting a hold of and my astraea's look like that. whats a good way to clean them off? is it safe to have them out the water for a minute to cut the algae off and give them a good cleaning or should it be doen underwater

Ruth · #8 04-22-2006, 05:43 AM

They are fine out of water to clean them. You can even gently use a toothbrush (not your own but one specifically for tank use - and don't use someone elses who you are PO'd at either - it's not good for the snail

). If you want you can put it in a small bowl or container of water to scrub. Don't do it in your tank or you will just help spread the algea.

niloc16 · #9 04-22-2006, 07:35 AM

last time i did it i used a small bowl but tried to clean them under the water because i thought it was bad for them to be in the air

vanreefer · #10 04-22-2006, 08:05 AM

I say leave it in there.... it does look pretty hip