Naked Aquarist Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 My 10G shrimp only heavily planted tank has got thread algae. I am using only root tabs, I think I placed 5 in the whole tank. Thread algae can be caused by excess IRON. But the thread algae is getting pretty much on everything now. Glass, rocks, all plants... I am getting some Pygmy cories today, but I would like to know what algae eater is best and actually cleans/eats thread algae? Thank you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishprinceofca Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Crossocheilus siamensis. True Siamese Algae Eater. Try getting a group of three or more younger ones, as they lose much of their interest in eating thread algae a they mature. They will outgrow your tank, so you will need to transfer them to a bigger tank or give them away. Watch out if you have "furry" plants, too, since I caught one eating the slim leaves off my Rotala wallichii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishprinceofca Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 However, focusing on balance in your light and CO2 levels is best. Limit your photoperiod and increase your CO2 is my recommendation, aside from getting SAEs. Check out Tom Barr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodan76 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 they will also eat your shrimp when they get big enough...so the light decrease is a better idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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