Re: NANFA-- filmentous algae problem in pond/complete pond tear

Bob Bock (bockhouse_at_earthlink.net)
Sat, 21 Sep 2002 09:54:34 -0400

The Mexican goodeid, Ameca splendens, might also do a fair job of
controlling that stuff, but not as good as the flagfish.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Allen Boatman" <Allen.Boatman_at_sdhc.k12.fl.us>
To: <nanfa-digest_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 12:44 PM
Subject: NANFA-- filmentous algae problem in pond/complete pond tear down

> Chuck,
> I would suggest Jordanella floridae. They eat both hair/filamentous
> algae and duckweed. They do not eat your aquatic plants. I have used
> them successfully for control of hair algae in my 55 planted tank. This
> also provides and endless supply of flagfish and they are all the best
> colored flagfish you can find because of all the carotenoides in the
> algae!!
>
> Just my 2 cents worth,
> Boat

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