Re: [GSAS-Member] Royal Pleco and Algae

["A JACOBSON" <amjacobson52@msn.com>]

I saw a beautiful, almost spotless 240 gallon plexiglass tank, with 1 hazy spot 
where a pleco got too vigorous in it's munching.  Don't know what type of 
pleco, but am determined NOT to put any pleco in any plastic tank.

Anita
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  Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 3:33 PM
  Subject: [GSAS-Member] Royal Pleco and Algae


  I was wondering if anyone had a Royal Pleco. I've read that their teeth can 
scratch acrylic tanks. Does anyone have any personal experience with this fish?

  Does anyone know where I can get a bristlenose pleco?

  My tank went completely out of wack with the algae after I did several water 
changes (fill and empty 3 or 4 times), moved it across the living room (25 
feet), broke the $35 actinic bulb, and didn't add liquid fertilizer. I was 
wondering if the actinic had UV qualities to kill algae.

  It's interesting that some of the plants, which grew real well, like the 
bacopa, and a big-leaved crypt, got infested with the algae, while others, like 
the Eichhornia diversifolia, the African Lotus, and the reddish plant I got 
from Paul are doing great, and algae free. What is that red plant Paul? It 
looks wonderful.

  Susan
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