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Old 07-22-2008, 04:52 PM   #48
Knight~Ryder
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Default First sign of green algae in my tank

It seems green algae has started appearing in my tank. It is appearing on one of the rock decorations I have. It doesnt seem the oto likes to go near it.

Why is it forming now and is it harmful to have in a freshwater tank?
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-Activated my first freshwater tank Nov 25/07
-Emperor 280 biowheel filter
-Visi-Therm 100 Watt Heater
-Whisper 60 Air Pump (Tetra)

-Size {36 1/4 x12 5/8 x19 3/4}

38G/144.4L

6 Cherry Barbs (4 Female, 2 Male)
5 Rummy Nose Tetra
3 Cardinal Tetra
3 Black Skirt Tetra
2 Head and Tail Tetra
2 Otocinclus Affinis suckermouth


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