Black Molly and Platies for algae control| Algae eater| Ammonia and Aquarium algae control (Part 2)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video, we show how we can use Black Mollies and Platies to control certain types of algae in a planted aquarium.
It is normal to have an algal outbreak during the first month of the aquarium setup. Normally we use popular algae control fishes like Ottocinclus and Amano shrimp for algae control. This has two problems.
1) They are not suitable for all types of algae, and
2) Being wild caught they are quite costly
Also, Ottocinclus does not take any aquarium fish food, so once the algae are controlled they mostly starve.
So in this video, we have documented how Black Mollies and Platies, two common, hardy as well as cheap aquarium fish, are good at handling certain types of algae, especially filamentous algae like Hair and Silk algae.
Understanding why algae is coming is also important and hence comes the need of water testing. We have tried to cover the parameters which should be tested especially ammonia. We have also shown the use of Microbelift Xtreme for ammonia control.
This is second part of our video on algae control. The first part can be seen here: • How to fix algae in pl...
Details of products shown in the video:
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OASE Test Kit: www.oase.com/e...
Microbelift Xtreme: microbelift.co...
This video has been shot by Ripples team member, Mr. Saikat Manna, in the Ripples gallery at Kolkata, India using a Nikon Z50 camera and Rode Microphones. Explanation and narration has been given by our Mentor, Mr. Gautam Gupta.
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Excellent video.. the use of mollies is so underrated in the community (esp yt). Love to see more videos around algae as this is one reason that makes many quit this amazing hobby
Fully agree. Algae is not a very understood topic. We will try to do our best
@@ripplesnatureinspiredaquar6870 thank you
I had also faced algae issues in initial stages of my tank setup, so much that I had to resetup my aquarium. Some observations I have to say-1 strong water flow of canister outlet and inlet with bigger gap create algae specially black beard .that problem can be solved by using glass lily pipe,they smoothen the flow and very narrow inlet prevent written plant accumulation inside filter. 2 temperature plays a vital role, giving aeration or fan cooling during summer solve green algae problem.3 drop checker solution helps to determine optimal CO2 injection rate in aquarium.More CO2 and less CO2 both create algae.4 . TDS in water plays a vital role as algae trigger,ever since I am using RO water during water change my tank's algae is under control.There is still some green dust algae on crypt and wall but I have kept them for my Siamese algae eater and autosynclus. At initial stages I had used APT Algae fix, but seen that it kills algae weakens the plants also they also need time to recover,so I stoped using it and focused on balancing light CO2 and fertiliser.i underdose water column, only 1 ml per day APT Complete for 2*1*1 ft aquarium.Thanks for guiding all hobbyist,wish to see more videos on aquascaping posted
Very good observations . It is very heartening to note that you have a very good grip over the subject of algae in planted aquarium. All the points you mentioned are very very pertinent especially your observation on BBA
I remember being awestruck when I 1st visited ripples around 4 years ago...such an inspiration for budding aquascapers..
We are very glad to hear that you have found our work helpful
Dada great video, I have noticed even guppies are helpful to control algae
Sorry for this delayed response. Have been travelling. Thanks for your valuable feedback. We will guppies in future
This video (and pt 1) are some of the most informative pieces on algae I have ever seen on the internet. This channel deserves WAY more subscribers, and one day you will have them with content like this.
Do you prefer either black mollies or platys if you had to choose one? I have a nano tank so I can't add too many fish. Any other suggestions for filamentous algae eaters? (I will use suckers for diatom)
Thanks!
I would prefer black mollies. There used to be a fish called American Flag Fish, a great filamentous algae eater, but I have not seen it for many years now. You can also use APT Fixlite - an effective and safe algae controller which does not use copper or harmful carbon derivatives. But finally best way to control algae is to have your tank in balance.
Thanks for your generous feedback. We too hope that the channel grows :)
Thanks Dada. Always look forward for these practical and educative videos.
Always welcome
Ur content always help us to related real time situation for new hobbyist , looking for more content thanks !
Happy to help
Thanks! Great Video.
Glad you liked it!
Very informative , precise and absolutely important points .... it will be a great help to me GautamDa .... always a treat to watch u on youtube
So nice of you. thank you
অসাধারন তথ্য জানতে পারলাম. Thanks
আমরা জেনে খুব খুশি যে আপনি ভিডিওটি helpful বলে মনে করেছেন
U and ur videos r awesome and Intresting and Informative.
Thanks for your encouraging and generous comment
Superb topic ..I needed
Glad to hear that
Great video from a planted tank master . I find alternanthera reineckii mini to be more susceptible to algae than many other plants .
Good observation Sayan. AR Mini does have this problem. We are still facing some problem with AR Mini. Hope as the plant gets a grip and start growing fast this problem will disappear
Sir i found that ludwigia repens are very best plants even if tank is algae infested they grow good in sunlight all the rest are growing with difficulty like ludwigia super red ,sao polo,even bacopa cariolina ,but surprisingly ludwigia repens are thriving they are best low tech plant
Very very informative vedio.
Please tell me, can I keep Black Molly and Platies in goldfish only aquarium.
Does Rosy Burb eats algae too.
Thanks.
Yes Ruby Barbs also eat algae especially the hair algae. But then they are slightly aggressive
Great One .. Will be helpful 😊
Glad to hear that
Sir , Is Black Molly or platies are effective against the Brown algae ? ..my whole aquarium's aquatic plants' leaves ( Specially Anubias ) are covered by brown algae after 3 weeks of new tank setup... don't want to spend money on buying Chemical products , as those are costly.. Should i introduce black Molly and platies as you said here.. Please reply sir .respect from kolkata..
Brown algae is diatom. It comes typically in the initial days after setup. In general for all planted aquariums you must use a lot of aeration after CO2 is switched off from the very beginning of the setup. This also helps in controlling algae and is true for diatoms also. In addition put in some small sucker mouth catfishes like Ottocinclus or Balitora, they are more effective then mollies for diatoms. Please call 9830009691 or visit our gallery in Kolkata. Our team can then guide you better
Great informative video. Will platys eat black bearded algea?
Sorry for the delayed response. We were out on a field trip. No we have not seen Platys going after BBA
I have a Baby Red Slider in a 1.5 ft aquarium (Non Planted) and now BBA has arrived.
I want to put black Mollies, can you please tell me how many to put?
We are extremely sorry for the late response. Frankly speaking black mollies won't help you much with BBA. You need to reduce your nitrate levels and see if your CO2 is getting mixed properly. Using ADA Phytongit or APT Fix can help you to get some immediate relief from BBA
Thanks a lot
Our pleasure :)
Thanks for the video! Could you please provide a link for the ammonia/nitrate testing kits that you use? The only ones I see available are the API ones which I feel is really expensive and hence I refrain from testing water.
In our opinion, keeping a good test kit is a must have for all serious hobbyists. We have updated the details of the test kits used in the video.
Dear Goutam Da, I got BBA in my tank... So I am using algexite spot dosing once a week along with water change, now slowly BBA started getting white and SAE is eating them... But not completely... I think it will take another few weeks treatment... I have amano, pleco, otto and SAE... Shall I introduce black Molly too, do they also eat BBA?
We are not sure whether Black Molly will eat BBA or not. As we always say we need to find the root cause of finding out why algae is coming. BBA mostly comes due to lack of CO2 and also how the water is flowing in the tank. We normally use ADA Phytongit to control BBA. Our team can help you further if you please call at 9830009691
Sir good video
So nice of you
Hello Gautam Da, I have 60H tank. I was about to purchase ONF Flat one for my tank because of its intensity and whitish tint emitting out. I don't like reddish tint like other WRGB lights. But other fellow hobbyist started suggesting other brands like azur or Ledstar and said you won't get optimum red color in plants with ONF Flat one. Please guide.
We really do not have much idea about the brands you are talking about so won't be able to comment on them. But ONF we are using for some years now and customers are very happy. You can check out this case study www.naturecube.in/projectgallery?pgid=jv17r1x5-6534f9a4-256d-4f58-8b2d-d9a97786e03d. Also we welcome you to come down to our gallery and check out a latest installation. Mr. Gupta is normally around in the weekends and we can arrange a session with him
black mollys are work if there are black layers on the top of the leaves?
Not sure that we get your question. But it seems you have algae growing in layers and for that type it is best to use sucker mouth catfishes like SAE, Ottocinclus or even our Indian Algae Eaters
I have a question sir do these mollys and platies eat mosses i am having an experience when I add molly to eat algae. They ate all of java mosses too
Yes they will nibble on mosses too, unfortunately :)
I have brown diatom algae in my tank, should I add a couple of black molly in my 10 gallons, or should I add golden algae eater ?
Black molly will not have much effect on diatoms, you need sucker mouth catfishes. But Golden Algae Eater gets aggressive over time. So try to choose some other smaller variety
@@ripplesnatureinspiredaquar6870 there's no other variety available sir. They only have golden AE, apple snails ( i have a planted aquarium), and common pleco that's just too large and ugly for my 10 gallon, and that all they have. So I'm left with either mollies or golden AE, can't order the Siamese online cause they want me to place an order for 600rs minimum, which is of no use for me. Please suggest an alternate way / fish to fix this brown diatom issue, plus I've also Started to have green algae. The golden AE available are just 1.25 inches big in size at the store, not too big for the tank at the moment, should i make it work until it's small in size ? Please suggest
A water tank turned pond on terrace in broad day light without shade.
You can imagine the algae boom. Just stopped feeding the mollies and that pond just needs some water change. No food added, no crazy algae growth in past 2 yrs.
I'd recruit some of them once a month in my room aquarium to get rid of algae. But they poop too much after feasting on the algae here
It's encouraging to note that you too have found the mollies to be useful to control some form of algaes
Sir in gold fish tank .. if algae grow in aquatic plant , glass what’s Th solution ?? Snail 🐌?? ? Any Molly , platy or any other solution ??
We need to understand the type of algae to comment. If its like a film green or brownish Molly or Platy won't be of much help. Snail can but you need to select the correct types or they will end up eating plants
is it only black molly or white and other mollies as well that eats hair algae....???
Sorry for the delayed response. We were out on a field trip. Mollies as a group should do the job
thank you dada
Always welcome
Superb....
Thank you
Sir how can i join ADA ambassador program. What is the procedure.
It's good to know that you want to join the ADA ambassador program. Our team will help you with that. Please send our team a mail with your request at sales@naturecube.in and we will be happy to guide you
@@ripplesnatureinspiredaquar6870 sir I have sent you mail ✉️.
Sir, aapake sare video bahut achchhe he. Lekin ham ENGLISH nahi aati.
मैं हिंदी में अच्छा नहीं हूं. मैंने आपका अनुरोध नोट कर लिया है और हिंदी में वीडियो बनाने का प्रयास करूंगा
sir in my aquarium my all fishes are alive but my shrimps are dead and i dont know why??
Shrimps are more susceptible to water parameters than most fish. You need to maintain your water pH, GH and KH to successfully keep fish
Does black mollies eat BBA ?
Sorry for the late response. As far as we are aware Mollies do not eat BBA
Dada microbelite xtme ta ekhne ki available
Please call our team at 9830009691 and they will help
why only black molly ? dont other colour molly do this?
We have got results with Black Molly. Others can also do. May be you can conduct an experiment and let all of us know :)
But does it eat pear weed or other carpet plants
They are not plant eaters, but if your plant roots are weak then they can get uprooted
@@ripplesnatureinspiredaquar6870 thank you for the reply
Does it eat diatom algae?
No Mollies won't eat diatoms
Thank you
Sir what is the price of xtreme solution
Can you please call 9830009691, our team will help you
Have manacapuru angels in my tank and can see black algae.... So can i add black molly
We could not understand what algae problem you are facing when you are mentioning black algae. If you can explain then we can help you better. Anyway it is not advisable to keep black mollies with Manacapuru
@@ripplesnatureinspiredaquar6870 facing black algae how to get rid from same dadaa
@@ripplesnatureinspiredaquar6870 so with light should i keep CO2 also off
Hello. I suggest that you come down once to our gallery or call us 9830009691, We can better guide you that way
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You are right some fish does uproot some plants. That problem remains till plants get a firm grip in the soil
My name rohit Sharma Kolkata
Hello Rohit. Thanks for liking our content
Even Siamese Algae eaters are excellent for controlling Algae
Indeed they are, but they are not very effective against filamentous algae like hair algae :)
Sir , Please can you suggest some way to get rid of pest snails in my planted aquarium ? , I have red shrimps along with few Amano shrimps , otocinclus, Siamese algae eaters and 12 nos mix Tetra community & a pair of discus. But too many tiny pest snails appear on my tank glass front daily which I have to remove manually. Is it possible to kill these snails by some chemical or by natural way of introducing some email eating fish species but making sure it will not harm the shrimps or other small fish.