Algae Fish

Understanding Iguana Adaptations

It goes without saying that this reptile has a very good reaction and iguana adaptation to be able to withstand and survive in captivity. This would indicate that the iguana has a fabulous iguana adaptation record although that doesn’t mean that every single iguana or reptile known to man can be and quite often when other species of lizards are tried in captivity, they cease to thrive or survive. With that said however, lets take a look at one of the common and amazing iguana adaptations that are currently known and has published research information about.

The Green Iguana Adaptation

The green iguana is one of the most well researched and well-known iguanas to be held in captivity as well as in the wild. The green iguana adaptations are quite amazing in that there is nothing in the iguana that can maintain body temperature so in this manner, when the iguana is hot it must locate a cool area and rest there. Alternatively, because there is no internal regulator, the iguana adaptations must include the fact that when they need heat or light, they the iguana seeks out heat by basking in the hot sun or near a hot surface. It is in this manner that it is quite amazing that the green iguana adaptations must include the fact that it has to depend completely upon behavioral iguana adaptations to survive.

One of the most confused issues is the fact that the iguana adaptations do not include the under equipping of the iguana habitat because of the things that iguanas do not adapt well to is the lack of heat and light. These are two very essential elements to keeping the iguana in captivity and allowing it to achieve the proper iguana adaptations. It cannot be said enough how imperative proper lighting and heat elements are to the well being of any iguana whether in captivity or in the wild.

Some of the North American iguanas for example have demonstrated huge iguana adaptations by altering the diet that they consume. This reptile does best in tropical zones and North America doesn’t offer much in the way of tropical areas however there are a few. These iguanas actually eat ants and other small insects as opposed to healthy algae and other sustaining nutrient giving substances that they can locate in the wild in tropical zones. Many zoo iguanas are fed such things as fruit, flowers and plants and are not typically an eater of other creature however, a major telltale iguana adaptation is that the North American iguanas do eat ants and other small creatures of the like to sustain themselves.

Dane Stanton
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/understanding-iguana-adaptations-134912.html

How to Control Algae in Your Aquarium

It is impossible to eliminate algae altogether, and you should not be frustrated by the persistent nature of algae to accumulate. What you can do is control the condition under which plant life and fish thrives and algae does not. First, how much light are you allowing into your tank area? If you have light for more than ten hours a day, you are assisting algae grow in your tank, so don’t keep the lights on 24-7. You can purchase algae eating fish if that would fit with your aquarium’s motif. Some fish types that consume algae are three breeds of suckermouth catfish, the Ancistrus, Peckoltia, and Otocinlus. In addition, the Siamese Algae Eater, Crossocheilus siamensis is a great choice for controlling the algae in your tank. If you have a large tank, then the Common Plec is a good choice as well. But they are aggressive fish and do grow to huge size. Saltwater fish that are excellent for algae consumption are most tangs/surgeon fish, or any grazer.

The next step in controlling algae is to consistently change the water itself. By doing this, you are controlling the nutrient levels in the tank, which is crucial. Controlling nitrates, phosphates, and silicates are especially important. Another thing to look for is how you are controlling the iron in the tank. You can include different kinds of plants in your setup so they will compete for iron and other nutrients algae feeds off of in order to how a low opportunity for algae to survive.

Your first battle is likely to be with brown algae, or diatoms, because it appears first by siphoning silicon from the new aquarium tank itself, and unlike other stages of algae, it is unaffected by low lighting levels, so controlling light will not stop it from thriving. You can effectively combat it by changing water and gravel often. Diatoms thrive in conditions where phosphate is low and silicon is high, and this is generally what your scenario will be when you first start your aquarium. As time progresses and the environment changes, brown algae is usually replaced by green algae, because green algae thrives in a higher phosphate environment.

Green algae is apparently delicious and the best way to get rid of it is to bring in those algae eating catish and/or Siamese. Combined with keeping your aquarium only lit for a maximum of ten hours a day and simple manual removal of clumps of green algae, you can control what is typically the most usual and common algae growth in your aquarium.

Red Algae, or Brush, is a real problem because it is difficult to remove manually and most fish won’t eat it. Take care of this pesky nuisance by changing your water to RO/DI water and let your Siamese fish tackle it.

Blue Algae, or Cynobacteria, have photosynthesis, meaning the more light, the more it thrives. It is extremely harmful to both plants, by smothering, and fish, by poisoning. Treat your aquarium with erythromycin but be sure you know what you are doing, as you will need to check for ammonia and nitrate.

Richard Gilliland
http://www.articlesbase.com/gardening-articles/how-to-control-algae-in-your-aquarium-694858.html

Fish Tank Maintenance : Adding Algae Eaters to Fish Tanks

Adding algae eaters to a fish tank is a great way maintain an attractive fish tank. Get tips on putting algae eaters in your tank from a fish expert in this free pet care video.

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How do i get my algae eater to eat cucumbers.?

im not sure the kind he is.but hes the kind that everyone thinks of when they hear algae eater. the kind that can get HUGE

These fish are nocturnal. Put it in before bed and take out what's left in the morning. Of course, don't go throwing a whole cucumber in there or the tank will be a cloudy mess by the time you wake up. Start with just a small piece at first and guage what he can eat. my royal pleco will enhale nearly half a zucchini in a night.

They sell clips for this or screws that poke out from under the gravel, or you can weight it down at the bottom.

What kind of fish would you put in a tank with an algae eater and a glofish?

In my 10 gal. tank I have an algae eater and a glofish both from petco. Fish must be for a begginer

ok, no tiger barbs (too active and will rip your fish to shreds) and no more danios (too active). and don't use the "1" per gallon rule", it doesn't work on its own.

right, now to the original question, what kind of "algae eater"? a pleco? a siamese algae eater? an otocinclus? a chinese algae eater? something else? so many fish can be labelled as "algae eater" but out of those, only an otocinclus can fit in a 10 gallon.

as you already have one glofish (a genetically modified zebra danio, which i would never have recommended for a 10 gallon as they are very very active fish), you should go for robust but not large tankmates, such as *ponders* possible a couple of white cloud mountain minnows if the tank is low-end tropical.

but really, i'd take the glofish back (interestingly, these are illegal in the UK) and instead get something like endlers livebearers (males only means no inundating with babies). and ID that algae eater!

Algae Eaters, Part 4

Thought I’d continue the Algae Eaters “trilogy” with another video.

Inverts shown are Olive Nerite Snail (Neritina reclivata) and Crystal Red Shrimp (Caridina cf. Cantonensis). If you look closely, one of them’s pregnant!

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Algae Eaters, Part 3

Part 3 of the Algae Eaters trilogy.

Part 3 - RCS (Red Chery Shrimp) and CRS (Crystal Red Shrimp).

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Which is the best working algae eater?

I have an albino plecostimus and he is not cleaning the tank. I want to get an additional algae eater.

There are a lot of types of algae eaters, but it all depends on what you want. A corydora is good for the gravel at the bottom of your tank and plecos are good for the walls. I am not sure why yours is not cleaning well because the algae is his food source but you should keep an eye on him just to make sure there is nothing wrong w/ him.

There are a variety of other algae eaters you can get bfrom the petstore that will clean your tank very nicely. Good Luck!!!! :0)

Siamese algae eater2

comments were made that the other video was not Siamese algae eaters, so heres the same fish with the stripe on.

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Is it okay for a betta to live with an algae eater?

Right now, I have 1 betta in a 2.5 gallon tank. There is always a problem with algae and its like it always grows. Yes, I keep the light on for quite a while, but it seems like now that it has already been ravaged by algae before, it dosn't take that much to make it grow again. To kinda slow the progress of this problem I was thinking about either a chemical solution to the problem, like some drops that won't harm my fish, or another fish. The thing is I don't know how betta interact with other non-betta fish. You know the algae eater fish, the ones that constantly stick to the glass or the bottom of the tank? So I wondering could it be possible to have them live together. I've had my betta for about 7 months now and I don't wanna harm him.

Bettas typically will attack just about any fish you put in with it. There are two things in your favor though. Some algae eaters are covered in a hard scale that is like armour plating, so if your Betta does pick on him, he wont hurt him.
Secondly, the algae eater has no wavy fins, or anything flashy to draw the Betta's attention, they almost always leave them alone.
I have frequently put in algae eaters with Betta's and had good results.