Green Spot Algea, how to contain it?

ddavila06 · Post by **ddavila06** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:24 pm

i have some in the glass and nothing seems to be interested on that...what/how do you get rid of it? i used a razor blade...

JSnyder · Post by **JSnyder** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 1:31 am

olive nerites do a good job on green spot, if not completely. If your dosing try upping your po4 it should help.

ddavila06 · Post by **ddavila06** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 9:13 am

Olive Nerites, i see

im going to have to get me some snails! Thanks J.

SCMurphy · Post by **SCMurphy** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:52 am

Generally you don't want to use a razorblade, you can scratch the glass. Try an old credit card or keep the key card next time you stay at a hotel. Nerites are a good choice.

ddavila06 · Post by **ddavila06** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 8:02 pm

good point Sean, i used a new blade but it rusted two days later:( anyone has/knows where to buy nerites int he area?

JSnyder · Post by **JSnyder** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 9:52 pm

You're out of luck as far as I know, The last place that carried them was aquarium depot, $1.29 a piece. The last time I was in there, the freshwater inverts section was bare and without light. Your best bet is online.

PaulS · Post by **PaulS** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:07 am

Does anyone know of a good source on-line? Thanks.

ingg · Post by **ingg** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:11 am

Hmmm. Lemme do some checking, maybe I can get us set up with a bulk order....

Will post back if I can find something.

ricoishere · Post by **ricoishere** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:04 pm

Hey damian, I'm looking for some myself. I typically order snails from Invertz (http://www.invertzfactory.com/stocklist.htm). They're basically the same, but cost more. I've had good luck with these guys on a couple of orders. If there's going to be a bulk order, let me know, I'm in

ddavila06 · Post by **ddavila06** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:13 pm

i will pm Dave to see what/if anything came up and let you know. if anyone else is interested please let me know and lets try that

Green Spot Algea, how to contain it?

Green Spot Algea, how to contain it?

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