what sort of algae is this??

[lesley]

I guess this is algae??

Is it harmful? Will it take over?? Would algae eaters eat it? If so, what would be best with the discus??

Thanks

[lesley]

oops,

[Mattzilla]

i have the same algea in my tank at the moment...i'm thinking of getting a few bristle nose in to clean it up

matt

[ChloroPhil]

Those big round alga in the first picture will likely take over the tank, especially if you feed them well.

The second, no, not likely. It looks almost more like a fungus, is that wood new? Sometimes new wood gets a fluffy whitish fungus on it for a little while which goes away after a little while.

An algae eater wouldn't be a bad idea in there though. You might try a Clown Pleco or Siamese Algae Eaters, NOT CHINESE A.E., if you can find them.

Best,
Phil

[lesley]

;D
Thanks Phil & Matt
We will try to control those big round alga.
Yes the wood was new (mangrove root) and we will be purchasing some algae eaters today.
Thanks,
Lesley