green spots on my tank

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anonymous quote	subscribe [rss]	subscribe [email]	#1	Posted 01 May 2008, 7:32 pm
There are green spots on my tank, can anyone please suggest as to what are these and how can I get rid of these green spots? thx, Elly original post: February 28, 2007, 2:34 am this account was created by admin because at old forums it was possible to post as anonymous long time ago Sponsored links
Wampa quote			#2	Posted 01 May 2008, 7:33 pm
If your green spots are on the glass of your aquarium it is green spot algae. You have a lot of light and low phosphorus. If you want to try fertilize by phosphorus be very carefull. A high amount of phosphorus can help to explode grow another algae. Ing. Patrik Ruzic http://aqua-wampa.blogspot.com/
anonymous quote			#3	Posted 01 May 2008, 7:34 pm
Hi Elly, Have you tried to scrub them off? this account was created by admin because at old forums it was possible to post as anonymous long time ago
anonymous quote			#4	Posted 01 May 2008, 7:34 pm
Thanks Wampa . Gonna try it. RE second question... Yes, I have tried many times to remove them, but am unable to. this account was created by admin because at old forums it was possible to post as anonymous long time ago
anonymous quote			#5	Posted 01 May 2008, 7:35 pm
Hmm, well they are definitely diatoms or colonies of radiolaria. They are basically composed of calcium and silica and are very very difficult to remove. I have similar problem with my tank, but they are not harmful to the environment of my tank, so I just avoid them, don’t scrub too hard to scratch the glass, so I guess you should do the same, or if you find anything that will help you in removing them, please let me know. Ray this account was created by admin because at old forums it was possible to post as anonymous long time ago
mickey quote			#6	Posted 01 May 2008, 10:46 pm
I have used in the past a good reliable implement,a toothbrush-works wonders http://www.fishtankforum.co.uk