Algae on dwarf hairgrass

**sakuras** · 19th May 2013, 17:35

Hi i have a problem with my dwarf hairgrass. It has been collecting debris and algae for the past week and i have been spot dosing excel but it does not work. i manually remove the algae every few days and i am seeking a solution. Any help?

**ivantan** · 20th May 2013, 00:47

yamato shrimps? i find them very good and efficient at clearing algae. but need to consider whether your tank mates might eat them

**sakuras** · 20th May 2013, 13:28

I can only find xxl yamato shrimps which are really big for me.

**deric79k** · 20th May 2013, 22:19

i also use yamato shrimp , i like XXXLLL size , it was good

**ivantan** · 20th May 2013, 22:45

Originally Posted by sakuras

I can only find xxl yamato shrimps which are really big for me.

why are they too big for you?

**deric79k** · 20th May 2013, 22:53

maybe his tank is small ?
maybe his tank have many small babies fish

**Urban Aquaria** · 21st May 2013, 00:13

Yeah, i agree with the TS about yamato shrimp size... in small tanks with small fishes, fully grown adult yamato shrimps look like lumbering giant creatures, really throws off the perception of scale. They make small tanks look even smaller.

**Fujisasuke** · 21st May 2013, 08:32

Agree, they also like to create "strong currents" behind them

**sakuras** · 21st May 2013, 09:25

My tank is filled with small rasboras that are smaller than most shrimp. I like the way they make the tank look huge.

**Laversiner** · 25th May 2013, 20:18

Have you tried using OTO or SAE??

**mkt** · 25th May 2013, 21:53

What kind of algae is that?

**sakuras** · 25th May 2013, 22:05

Well i have rescape my tank and place all the hairgrass under the filter output so now there is 0 algae. In addition i bought a few shrimps to graze on the algae.