help!! it grows fast, it a thin slimy film that engolf my plants. i rub it off my plants and clean the tank and its back the next day. i have a 90gal freash water. ph 7 and everything check out. I have shrimp, snails, autos, SAE's that keep the glass clean and the plants. They are not eating this green slim.
green ick taking over my tank
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In that case, you have something called blue-green algae, which is cyanobacteria. It's a photosynthetic bacteria, and it's not good for your fish.
There are a couple of ways to get rid of it:
1. Tank blackout
- Remove as much of it as you can by hand
- Do a large water change (50%)
- Cover the tank with trash bags or blankets to block out the light
- Do not turn on lights or feed fish for 7 days (the fish will be fine!)
- After 7 days, remove the covers and do another large water change.
2. Erythromycin (antibiotic)
- Get some Erythromycin and dose as directed on the packet. You can get it at your local fish store, under the Maracyn brand, or other brand (which is usually cheaper).
There are a couple of ways to get rid of it:
1. Tank blackout
- Remove as much of it as you can by hand
- Do a large water change (50%)
- Cover the tank with trash bags or blankets to block out the light
- Do not turn on lights or feed fish for 7 days (the fish will be fine!)
- After 7 days, remove the covers and do another large water change.
2. Erythromycin (antibiotic)
- Get some Erythromycin and dose as directed on the packet. You can get it at your local fish store, under the Maracyn brand, or other brand (which is usually cheaper).