I thought algea was a sign of a healthy tank. But I saw this on facebook. Is it true? Because both my tanks have algea.
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raising son's dog, Dante. Husky/hound.
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Re: Algea
As I know algae is on the safe foods list for them to eat, I do not see how it could be a bad thing or harmful to them. But I will bow to some one with more experience than me.
I have owned Hermit Crabs for 2 Years
I have 1 E named Monkey and 2 PP named Shy Guy and Little P
I also own 1 PP named Dory who stays in my classroom
I have 1 E named Monkey and 2 PP named Shy Guy and Little P
I also own 1 PP named Dory who stays in my classroom
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Re: Algea
This is absolutely false. Algae means that oxygen is getting to that part of the substrate.
The anaerobic bacteria that is harmful cannot survive in oxygen.
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The anaerobic bacteria that is harmful cannot survive in oxygen.
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Re: Algea
Thank you.
raising son's dog, Dante. Husky/hound.
Raising daughter's hermit crabs, Shelder, Paras and Derek. Added 2 more of my own (of course) Pete and Stryper. Former mommy to 2 guinea pigs and beloved cat, Nissi
Raising daughter's hermit crabs, Shelder, Paras and Derek. Added 2 more of my own (of course) Pete and Stryper. Former mommy to 2 guinea pigs and beloved cat, Nissi
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Re: Algea
It can also only grow where there is light touching it, so what you see against the glass is all there is.
It's still not a good idea to place any tank ever in direct sunlight, no matter what creature is inside. Glass acts like a greenhouse, and a comfortable temperature can quickly become dangerous in some situations.
It's still not a good idea to place any tank ever in direct sunlight, no matter what creature is inside. Glass acts like a greenhouse, and a comfortable temperature can quickly become dangerous in some situations.
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Re: Algea
I have just recently noticed that green and diatomic algae is growing in my fresh and salt water pools, which was probably caused by the new lights I just put on my crabitat.
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