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Old 09-15-2011, 09:01 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Unhappy Betta tank has hair algae

I cant seem to get rid of the issue. Besides tearing down the tank and deep cleaning it chat can I do? I've tries looking it up on google and followed instructions but yeah I still have it.
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Old 09-15-2011, 09:09 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Betta tank has hair algae

Add more fast growing plants,cut the lighting period back a little and look for some nerites?

I have it in my 29 gallon,still trying to adjust the light with the CO2.
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Ok will do, I'll add more wisteria and hope for the best lol
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LOLOLOLOL!! your picture's soooo funny. omnomnomnomnomnom
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Wait, you don't let it grow long and watch it sway back and forth in the current?? :D
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Yeah I love that picture of my snail. Unfortunately he died when I was treating my tank for the nematodes :(
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