700 gl Malawi Cichlid tank overtaken by algae!!!

[Mr. Rain Cloud]

In addition to my previous post, this link should help a lot http://www.aquariumpros.com/articles/algae.shtml

From a quick read - It does say that even though it doesn't receive direct sunlight, the algae will grow faster if it's close to a window.

I hope you solve this soon, as it will only get harder as time goes by.

 

[raintree]

that was the most comprehensive article I've read yet on aquarium algae-- thanks

 

[aclockworkorange]

I can't tell from the pictures... Is it brown algae that is relatively flat or does it have a hair like appearance?

 

[raintree]

I can't tell from the pictures... Is it brown algae that is relatively flat or does it have a hair like appearance?

definitely of the hairy sort

 

[aclockworkorange]

Well then it's likely black beard algae and it's a serious pain to get rid of.

 

[raintree]

Well then it's likely black beard algae and it's a serious pain to get rid of.

yeah- from what I've read, I dont think limiting light will really have an effect... it seems to be a rather hardy, persistent plant, I think it was introduced into the tank by the only piece of holey limestone I purchased from the LFS (it was even bleached). an employee since then let slip that they had a breakout of it at store.

 

[Mr. Rain Cloud]

yeah- from what I've read, I dont think limiting light will really have an effect... it seems to be a rather hardy, persistent plant, I think it was introduced into the tank by the only piece of holey limestone I purchased from the LFS (it was even bleached). an employee since then let slip that they had a breakout of it at store.

They should give you some discounts or deals on future purchases since they are, most likely(admitted by the employee), the cause of such a large scale problem.

 

[aclockworkorange]

I've never treated it in such a large system. I've read copper can kill it, but you have to be careful with your fish...

 

[tanharold]

everything is awesome. nice fishes and tank

 

[chefjamesscott]

why not introduce some plecs that eat algae

i also do not feed my fish much in the way of prepped fish food. I really think that some of the binders that they put in commercial fish food has a lot to do with feeding algae.

i feed my fish market seafood of varying kinds that way I can see i fit gets eaten or not.