Info day:😊 Algae Cleaning squad for planted aquarium: Combat algae naturally😊 A catfish moves along the aquarium glass with its broad mouth, somewhere else a snail enjoys its food between plants and decoration objects. Some aquarium inhabitants turn out to be a real cleaning squad and successfully combat the no. 1 trouble source in almost every aquarium: algae. Aquarium specialists shows which animals are particularly well suited for reducing the unwanted growth in a natural way. Stars among algae eaters: 1)Amano shrimps:- Those who own an aquarium know the problem well – algae. They occur in different forms any may affect the biological equilibrium. The harmonic overall appearance of the underwater world is sometimes also severely affected. Co-inhabitants such as catfish, snails and shrimps therefore provide useful support. For instance, the so-called Loricariids, especially Otocinclus and related genera, sometimes talked about as ‘window cleaners’, use their downwards directed mouths to rasp algae growth off the plants, the aquarium glass or on the bottom ground. Important: Some catfish even do not spare plant leaves. The different species should therefore be watched closely. The Otocinclus spp. may be generally smaller, but usually the feed exclusively on algae. Snails are even more effective. Horned snails (Clithon spp.), for instance, feed on algae on plants and decoration object. Trumpet snails work their way through the bottom ground, which again has positive effects on the bottom flora and fauna. Please note: Suitable conditions provided, they can multiply very rapidly, which threatens the biological equilibrium in the aquarium. The Amano shrimps undoubtedly are among the most popular algae eaters. They thoroughly remove thread algae and also graze off the plants. Catfish, snails and shrimps thus are a good basis for combating algae in an aquarium. 2)Ottocinclus :- Whether you call them cascudinhos, ohrgitterwelse, ottos, dwarf suckermouths, algae scrapers or goblin plecs, catfishes of the genus Otocinclus are known the world over. Most never reach more than an inch or two long (5-6cm) and they retail for just a few pounds each. They have delicate mouths and an appetite for soft algae, so are most often installed as mere cleaner teams in planted aquariam. 3)Red whip tail:- The Red Lizard Whiptail Plecostomus has a very long and slender tail. These plecos develop a brilliant red coloration as they mature. They make a wonderful addition to any freshwater, peaceful community aquarium. There are hundreds of fish in the Loricariidae family, and as a result, you may see a reference to the letter L for the family Loricariidae, followed by a number. The Red Lizard Whiptail Pleco is referred to as L010a, or L-10a by most hobbyists. Planted aquariums with high aeration and water movement make for a healthy environment. Rocks and driftwood help to accent a natural habitat and provide hiding spaces to reduce stress for the Red Lizard Whiptail Pleco. A 50 gallon aquarium or larger is recommended for this species. Feeding the Red Lizard Whiptail Pleco is not difficult due to the fact that it is not a picky eater. Feeding off the bottom of the aquarium, it gets most of its nutrition from left over food and algae. If there is no algae or left over food present, supplement with high quality flake food, sinking herbivore pellets, and freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex. 4)Siamese Algae Eater:- The Siamese Algae Eater is a great fish for the community aquarium. It prefers a planted aquarium with many broad-leaved plants on which it can rest on. It also requires these plants and rocks for grazing algae. This species can be kept with a variety of tank mates including more passive community fish. Unfortunately, the breeding habits of the Siamese Algae Eater have not been documented. An omnivore, the Siamese Algae Eater is not a particularly finicky eater, and is the ideal candidate for eating algae off of live plant leaves. Ideal foods should consist of a high quality flake food, freeze-dried bloodworms or tubifex, and pelleted foods, as well as vegetable-based foods. Regards:- AQUATRÉÉS team😊
Posted on: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 15:31:18 +0000
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