Mold?! Help!!!

fishi91 · 04-18-2008, 12:49 AM

I fed my fish about 20 minutes ago and i realised there are some weird "smudges" on the sides of the glass. I tried to wipe it away but it came off my finger like a thin slimey film. It looks liike finger prints placed throughout the tank. I included a picture but i dont know which link would be best so ill try a few...
Thank you for any help, i am freaking out!!

fishi91 · 04-18-2008, 12:50 AM

Oh and its in a 10 gal with an airstone, a filter, and about 6 live plants.

fishi91 · 04-18-2008, 01:03 AM

OK i have done a bit more research and i think its:
Brown Algae: Diatoms. They form brown patches on plants but are most visible on the glass of your aquarium. Usually seen early in an aquarium's life, this "algae" is fairly easy to deal with. It is readily eaten by sucker-mouth fish like the inexpensive catfish (Otocinclus vittatus). Said to be caused by excess nutrients and silicates.

Do you think this is correct?? If it is should i get a sucker fish and what type should i get?

trashion · 04-18-2008, 01:05 AM

Don't get a suckerfish. Clean it off, reduce your feedings, up your waterchanges, and make sure your lights are not on more than 8-10 hrs/day.

fishi91 · 04-18-2008, 01:12 AM

: D yay i was hoping you would reply, your advice makes the most sense. OK I dont usually use a light because it is in a corner of a sunroom (not in direct or even reflect light) and sometimes turn a light on at night until 10. Should i move the tank or not use the light after dark?

**Fishfirst** · 04-18-2008, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by fishi91

: D yay i was hoping you would reply, your advice makes the most sense. OK I dont usually use a light because it is in a corner of a sunroom (not in direct or even reflect light) and sometimes turn a light on at night until 10. Should i move the tank or not use the light after dark?

This is your problem completely... its very bad not only for algae but your aquarium inhabitants because of temperature swings

trashion · 04-18-2008, 04:22 AM

I'd move the tank, and then just use the light for maybe 8 hours a day.

fishi91 · 04-20-2008, 01:08 AM

OK thank you

04-18-2008, 12:49 AM	#1
fishi91 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ABQ, NM Age: 16 Posts: 60 User Feedback: (0)	Mold?! Help!!! I fed my fish about 20 minutes ago and i realised there are some weird "smudges" on the sides of the glass. I tried to wipe it away but it came off my finger like a thin slimey film. It looks liike finger prints placed throughout the tank. I included a picture but i dont know which link would be best so ill try a few... Thank you for any help, i am freaking out!! __________________ 10 Gal (Planted) Hornwort Japanese Rush Umbrella Leaf Kyoto Grass 2 Long Finned Blue Danios 4 Long Finned Zebra Danios 2 Ottos 2 Gal 1 Male Betta "Sharkbait" 1 Gold Mystery Snail 1 Ghost Shrimp

04-18-2008, 12:50 AM	#2
fishi91 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ABQ, NM Age: 16 Posts: 60 User Feedback: (0)	Oh and its in a 10 gal with an airstone, a filter, and about 6 live plants. __________________ 10 Gal (Planted) Hornwort Japanese Rush Umbrella Leaf Kyoto Grass 2 Long Finned Blue Danios 4 Long Finned Zebra Danios 2 Ottos 2 Gal 1 Male Betta "Sharkbait" 1 Gold Mystery Snail 1 Ghost Shrimp

04-18-2008, 01:03 AM	#3
fishi91 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ABQ, NM Age: 16 Posts: 60 User Feedback: (0)	OK i have done a bit more research and i think its: Brown Algae: Diatoms. They form brown patches on plants but are most visible on the glass of your aquarium. Usually seen early in an aquarium's life, this "algae" is fairly easy to deal with. It is readily eaten by sucker-mouth fish like the inexpensive catfish (Otocinclus vittatus). Said to be caused by excess nutrients and silicates. Do you think this is correct?? If it is should i get a sucker fish and what type should i get? __________________ 10 Gal (Planted) Hornwort Japanese Rush Umbrella Leaf Kyoto Grass 2 Long Finned Blue Danios 4 Long Finned Zebra Danios 2 Ottos 2 Gal 1 Male Betta "Sharkbait" 1 Gold Mystery Snail 1 Ghost Shrimp

04-18-2008, 01:05 AM	#4
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,006 User Feedback: (0)	Don't get a suckerfish. Clean it off, reduce your feedings, up your waterchanges, and make sure your lights are not on more than 8-10 hrs/day. __________________ current setup: 15 gallon, planted w/ pressurized co2, 55watts PC lighting, EI fert dosing. -5 harlequin rasboras -5 amano shrimp -12 Aspidoras pauciradiatus (sixray or false corydoras) for reference: my name is Julie

04-18-2008, 01:12 AM	#5
fishi91 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ABQ, NM Age: 16 Posts: 60 User Feedback: (0)	: D yay i was hoping you would reply, your advice makes the most sense. OK I dont usually use a light because it is in a corner of a sunroom (not in direct or even reflect light) and sometimes turn a light on at night until 10. Should i move the tank or not use the light after dark? __________________ 10 Gal (Planted) Hornwort Japanese Rush Umbrella Leaf Kyoto Grass 2 Long Finned Blue Danios 4 Long Finned Zebra Danios 2 Ottos 2 Gal 1 Male Betta "Sharkbait" 1 Gold Mystery Snail 1 Ghost Shrimp

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04-18-2008, 04:22 AM	#7
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,006 User Feedback: (0)	I'd move the tank, and then just use the light for maybe 8 hours a day. __________________ current setup: 15 gallon, planted w/ pressurized co2, 55watts PC lighting, EI fert dosing. -5 harlequin rasboras -5 amano shrimp -12 Aspidoras pauciradiatus (sixray or false corydoras) for reference: my name is Julie

04-20-2008, 01:08 AM	#8
fishi91 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ABQ, NM Age: 16 Posts: 60 User Feedback: (0)	OK thank you __________________ 10 Gal (Planted) Hornwort Japanese Rush Umbrella Leaf Kyoto Grass 2 Long Finned Blue Danios 4 Long Finned Zebra Danios 2 Ottos 2 Gal 1 Male Betta "Sharkbait" 1 Gold Mystery Snail 1 Ghost Shrimp

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