Kater
04-29-2003, 07:44 PM
In my dorm room, right here next to my computer lives Squirt, my betta splenden in his individual Eclipse System 6 Tank. Squirt resembles FloppsyLadySally89's Aqua in coloration.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid60/p902c3ce600de1982b9698519d93ac091/fc3eb6fa.jpg
Previously I never added anything to the water except dechlorinator to neutralize the chlorine and chloramines in tap water. However, at some point in early March I noticed Squirt acting unwell. My first instinct was to clean his tank, change the charcoal filter and then order some medicines online. His condition didn't improve right away so I was worried about the medicines making it in time. However, they came within a few days and he had begun to perk up again. In light of this I decided to try the less invasive approach and didn't whip out the antibiotics just yet. So per directions I added "Doc Wellfish's Aquarium Salt for Freshwater Fish" and "NovAqua Conditioner & Fish Protector" and hoped he would get back to his normal self. Within two days he seemed fine and I was happy to save the antibiotics for another day.
The problem is that green alga has suddenly taken over the tank!!! :eek: Before I used to get a little bit around the fringes between cleanings but now it takes only a few days after cleaning for algae to cover two sides and the gravel. What do you think is causing this? The only change I made was the aquarium salt and conditioner. Is this what is causing it? If so, what can I do?
The weather has also warmed up and the average tank temperature has gone from 77-80F to 85-86F. Could this be contributing to the problem?
I need help in my battle against the green slime!!!!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid60/p902c3ce600de1982b9698519d93ac091/fc3eb6fa.jpg
Previously I never added anything to the water except dechlorinator to neutralize the chlorine and chloramines in tap water. However, at some point in early March I noticed Squirt acting unwell. My first instinct was to clean his tank, change the charcoal filter and then order some medicines online. His condition didn't improve right away so I was worried about the medicines making it in time. However, they came within a few days and he had begun to perk up again. In light of this I decided to try the less invasive approach and didn't whip out the antibiotics just yet. So per directions I added "Doc Wellfish's Aquarium Salt for Freshwater Fish" and "NovAqua Conditioner & Fish Protector" and hoped he would get back to his normal self. Within two days he seemed fine and I was happy to save the antibiotics for another day.
The problem is that green alga has suddenly taken over the tank!!! :eek: Before I used to get a little bit around the fringes between cleanings but now it takes only a few days after cleaning for algae to cover two sides and the gravel. What do you think is causing this? The only change I made was the aquarium salt and conditioner. Is this what is causing it? If so, what can I do?
The weather has also warmed up and the average tank temperature has gone from 77-80F to 85-86F. Could this be contributing to the problem?
I need help in my battle against the green slime!!!!