Hi my name is Ramon and I’m new to the fish industry. I need help finding a fish to help my fish tank with the algae problem and I can’t afford it

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[NashobaTek]

Welcome to the team.

As far as the algae goes, you can take the rocks out, scrub them and use hydrogen peroxide and spot treat the areas that are covered with algae.

 

[PTXReef]

Welcome to R2R! Happy Reefing!

 

[jk_s124]

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[harley32907]

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[Mastiffsrule]

 

[ramon831]

Hi Ramon, what type of help do you need? Lots of folks on here can and are willing to help. Just share some of the specifics and hopefully we can get you the info you need to help your tank.
Welcome to R2R!

I have a 10 gallon tank rn with just a female betta and a guppie

 

[ramon831]

Welcome to the team.

As far as the algae goes, you can take the rocks out, scrub them and use hydrogen peroxide and spot treat the areas that are covered with algae.

Thank you so much

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R. Lots of knowledgable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[WiscoFishNut]

Welcome to the site! Some background on the tank, water source, filtration, and bio load will helpful to know. Like others mentioned snails and emerald crabs are a good start

 

[jay06705]

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[Rick Mathew]

Welcome Ramon to the R2R Family…Great to have you

…Explore…Learn…Share---Practice Patience

 

[ramon831]

Welcome to R2R!
Do you have a pic of the tank?
How many gallons?
What are your nitrate and phosphate levels?

There are many ways to solve algae issues. Fish that eat algae are not required. Snails, emerald crabs and urchins are great. Manual removal of algae is also key.

I don’t have a picture but its a 10 gallon tank eights heater and filter has some gravel about half an inch and I have 3 medium sized rocks

 

[ramon831]

I don’t have a picture but its a 10 gallon tank eights heater and filter has some gravel about half an inch and I have 3 medium sized rocks

It’s a freshwater tank

 

[Fishbro]

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[SMSREEF]

I have a 10 gallon tank rn with just a female betta and a guppie

Hi Ramon,
It’s really easy to clean the algae off by hand with scraper for the glass and to pull the rocks out and just scrub off with a tooth brush.
I thought you had a saltwater tank when I said snail urchin or crab.
My advice is different for fresh water... you may want to try plecostomus or mollIes.
Where are you located?

 

[ramon831]

Hi Ramon,
It’s really easy to clean the algae off by hand with scraper for the glass and to pull the rocks out and just scrub off with a tooth brush.
I thought you had a saltwater tank when I said snail urchin or crab.
My advice is different for fresh water... you may want to try plecostomus or mollIes.
Where are you located?

I am located in Salinas California

 

[SMSREEF]

I am located in Salinas California

Darn, I am on other side of the US in Miami.
Maybe someone in California can hook you up with a good fish shop.

 

[Jen1978]

I have a 10 gallon tank rn with just a female betta and a guppie

So a freshwater tank? I'd just suggest a good cleaning by hand to start.

 

[ramon831]

Hi Ramon,
It’s really easy to clean the algae off by hand with scraper for the glass and to pull the rocks out and just scrub off with a tooth brush.
I thought you had a saltwater tank when I said snail urchin or crab.
My advice is different for fresh water... you may want to try plecostomus or mollIes.
Where are you located?

Thank you