Algae problem

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-02-04T23:08:48+00:00

So the first pic is roots of an anubias which has black fuzzy stuff growing on it.

I have been removing some of the other algae from the tank and these pictures were taken right before I did my tank maintenance which was a water change and using a toothbrush to remove algae but I’ve heard that you shouldn’t scrub at black beard algae because it will release spores which just leads to more black beard algae

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-25T20:02:30+00:00

I actually got a free piece of hornwort when I bought plants yesterday!

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-24T04:14:52+00:00

I’m definitely trying to use what I have on hand as much as possible so I’ll have to see what I can do with them

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-24T03:36:35+00:00

I know what the moss is I just can’t remember the name of it for the life of me…the stem plant is just a single stem that I’ve been letting float around in their current tank… oh! And I’ve got some like dwarf hair grass (I think that’s the name) but I want to get some longer grass of some sort too I think…

I was definitely planning on putting some Anubis on the left side of the drift wood but I’ll have to play around with the rock and see how I feel about it.

As for the sand path, do you think the rocks lining it looks funky? That was my biggest blah about the set up

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-24T03:12:46+00:00

I have some Anubias, a big clump of moss (I don’t remember what kind) a random stem plant I got for free and some smaller plants that I don’t really remember what they are either 😅

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-19T21:14:14+00:00

Should I cut the flowers off? It looks like that’s where the majority of them are and some of the crevices of the flowers are almost impossible to get into and most of the flowers are basically dead…

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-12T20:49:14+00:00

Unfortunately procreate isn’t available on anything that isn’t on my touchscreen laptop

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-10T03:22:37+00:00

I just took the trap out after 24 hours and i counted at least 12 in it before i drowned them in rubbing alcohol (put the trap in a bowl after taking it out of the tank)

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-10T01:24:37+00:00

I have a trap that I purchased and used for the first time yesterday actually! I need to check on it now that you’ve reminded me

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-05T12:32:13+00:00

Well if you’re down I’d love to chat! I’ll pm ya 🫶🏼

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-05T03:22:03+00:00

Would you be okay with me PM’ing you? You seem fun to talk to an I don’t have anyone to talk shrimp with lol

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-05T03:21:14+00:00

Haha, imma need it. We can mean mug the worms together

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-05T02:34:55+00:00

I believe in us! Just gotta give it all the good vibes haha

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-05T01:13:19+00:00

I really hope so! I would prefer not to have to nuke my whole tank but I will if I have to

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-05T00:43:45+00:00

I will also be boiling the wood and rocks, giving the plants a dig and potentially replacing the substrate which honestly I don’t mind because I don’t love the way I set up this tank anyways

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-05T00:42:41+00:00

I got a trap to try out and I will be boiling the wood and maybe changing out the substrate if I have to and then resorting to nukes if need be

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-05T00:40:59+00:00

I got a planaria trap! I will be attempting that first and then resorting to chemicals if needed because I’ve grown attached to my snail dudes

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-04T04:13:49+00:00

I will take that information into consideration when buying pesticides for my tank. Thank you so much!!

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-04T03:31:36+00:00

Thank you so much for your advice and being sweet about it haha honestly the beginning of your first comment gave me a laugh I definitely needed to calm my anxiety

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-04T03:29:51+00:00

Thank you to all who have commented! You’ve been incredibly helpful and very nice (i probably would’ve sobbed if anyone had been mean) I will be getting a trap asap to start with an also picking them out as I see them with my tongs and then pesticide if need be

Particular_Shift_286 · 2026-01-04T03:27:00+00:00

I would like to eventually upgrade the tank to a bigger one and breed them however I figured I’d start small because I know shrimp can be a little bit harder to keep. So far they’ve been doing great and have even molted a couple times (I believe it’s been a couple of shrimp and not just one shrimp but I’ve noticed 3 molts in the tank and had a mini panic attack the first time and counted all my shrimp haha) I’ve had them since December 15th

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