Ghost shrimp vs red cherry shrimp?

Q. Which do you prefer and why?

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Without a doubt I prefer Red cherry shrimp.

They are much brighter and prettier.

Cherry shrimp are great at eating and controlling different algae like hair algaes that the ghost shrimp does not feed off of.

So Cherry then is a more beautiful tank inhabitant that will help reduce algae in addition to cleaning up uneaten foods.



My favorite freshwater shrimp though is the blue tiger, though!!
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Why is there so much algae in my tank(read details)?

hectorwong

I have a 20 gallon tank, 2 20 gallon filters, aquaclear/ mod top fin, planted tank, 2.8 watts per gallon, after one week all green. Even sometimes I get red hair algae hanging on the bottom of my filter where it waterfalls. I got 10 1 to 2 inch fishes there and change water every two weeks, feed a pinch or two once a day. Need solution other than using algae eating fish becasue they dont eat that much. Also some of my plants and gravel have a little algae on them.

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There will be a certain amount of algae in a properly lighted tank. However you can control it. You need algae eating fish. I use plecostomus and Chinese algae eaters.
Limit the time your tank light is on and keep your tank out of direct sun light. Algae thrives on direct sun light.
Actually the presance of algae means you have a healthy tank because it takes nuetrients to grow it. You mention plants. Puting a lot of plants in your tank will also help as they will starve the algae for the nutrients. This web site is very informational.

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help me choose clean up crew for salt tank?

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Billy B

i have a 20 gallon nano reef and i need a crew that can clean my green algae, red algae, hair algae and my brown diatom. yes i have that many algae in my tank. I already have 10 micron blue leg hermit that dont do shit they are like .1 inches lol and 3 turbo snails and 1 nasarius snail

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Honestly, your algae is growing faster than your cridders can clean it. Helping them out by actually removing some on your own will help the tank. Adding too many more "clean up" guys is just going to over load your tank.

Your crew is in place. You can also try running phosphorus pads to help cut down on the algae.

Can I get rid of the redness on my face?

Q. I have naturally red hair, and I've noticed that with this hair, I also have red cheeks, they look very sunburnt and (in my opinion) ugly, is there any way I can get this removed, or possibly any medications or surgeries my doctor could prescribe?

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Here are a few helpful, (and natural) hints for a better complexion for a lifetime:
- avoid touching your face throughout the day (dirt, bacteria, grease, etc.. from your hands can clog pores or cause infection)
- avoid any products with alcohol (internally or externally)
- only use gentle, alcohol-free cleansers on your face
- avoid scented soaps and creams
- have a daily facial cleansing routine (2x daily, morning & night. Do not scrub as this will irritate the skin)
- try a dairy milk face-soak during a flare-up (as long as you're not allergic) The dairy milk helps to balance the natural PH of the skin
- try using face lotion containing certified green algae (use lotion, not creams, as lotion is more gentle on the skin and absorbs more easily)
- avoid extended periods in direct sun (use sunblock with 15 - 30 spf)
- drink green tea, rose hip tea, and fennel tea (great antioxidants)
- eat foods high in anti-oxidants; such as blueberries, cranberries, purple grapes, broccoli, etc..
- avoid eating spicy foods and greasy foods
- find out what your own personal food "triggers" are and avoid them so you can avoid flare-ups of redness and acne. (many people find food with histamines aggravate the redness)
- avoid hot things. Hot showers & hot tubs, hot drinks (the heat will dilate blood vessels causing more redness)
- try to get at least 7 - 8 hours of sleep each night (aids in the healing processes of the body)
- try to cut down on stress (stress can magnify a multitude of conditions) :) :)

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What is the red fuzz ball in my aqauarium?

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Jim Witche

There is a red fuzz ball on my filter. It has a red center with white hairs on it? I have 2 white mollies and 4 tetras, and an apple snail. Is it algae or fungus and should it be removed?

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The white hairs are a fungus. The red center could be snail eggs, food, or something that ended up in the tank by accident. It does need to be removed. It doesn't necessarily mean that you aren't changing your water enough but it never hurts to check your water parameters. If you don't have a test kit then many fish stores will check your water for you if you take them a sample.

Whats the best kinda algae for a saltwater tank?

Beth S

Also what kind algae should I watch out for, that might cause any problems and how do I get rid of bad algae?

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I wouldn't say there's a "best" per say. You're probably going to get some coralline algae if you use live rock - this is the pink, red, purple, and green crust that forms on the rock and just about any other surface in your tank in time. There are others you can buy such as Gracillaris (Ogo), sea lettuce (Ulva), and Chaetomorpha that help to remove nutrients from the water and can serve as food for some fish and inverts. There's also Caulerpa, but this is fast-growing and can be a problem if you don't keep it trimmed back - it'll take over your tank and it can expel the contents of its cells turning your water green.

There are a lot that can cause problems, mostly hair and bubble algaes, but you can get fish and invertebrates that will help keep these under control. This is a good website for algae identification: http://saltcorner.com/sections/guest/algaepage/algaepage.htm Anything with a number by it is a "nuisance" algae that you don't want. The numbers correspond to numbers at the bottom of the page which list fish and inverts and the types of algea that each helps control. If there's no number, it's one you can keep in the tank.

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How do you get rid of green algae in a salt water aquarium?

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Mary M

I have a 65 gallon salt water aquarium that keeps getting that awful green algae on the rocks & bottom of the tank. I have cut down the time that the light is on, bought more snails & that still hasn't helped.

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Add natural algae eating critters. Various forms of green, brown and red algae can provide browsing food for many types fish and inverts, and many macroalgae species are actually cultivated in the aquarium for this purpose. There are a lot of marine inhabitants that depend on algae as a major part of their diets. Tangs and Surgeonfishes of the Zebrasoma & Ctenochaetus species, and most Angelfishes are prime examples.
If your fish friends can't keep up with the algae growth, you can periodically harvest it to keep it in check without completely eradicating it from your system. Introducing additional herbivores like Snails and Hermit Crabs, as well as detritivores like Starfishes, Cucumbers and Marine Worms are all greatly beneficial. Just be sure to get the correct types that will eat the kind of algae you are dealing with.
Grow some competitive macroalgae. In Robert Fenner's (author of The Conscientious Marine Aquarist) WetWebMedia Green Algae-The Chlorophyta article he discusses both good and pest types of macroalgae. Under the Benefits - Algae Control section he points out that by growing an initial batch of algae, this in turn can "limit" the growth of unwanted pests types like slime, hair, fungus and bacteria forms. Because all algae compete for the same light, nutrients and space that is available in an aquarium, the growth of a good type of competitive macroalgae deprives the pest types of these elements to grow aggressively.

How do I get the green tint after using color out of hair?

Smile!

My mom is a cosmetologist and she didn't like that her brunette color had a red tint to it - so she used an ash to get it out. Now it has a very green tint to it.
What can she do to get it out? She doesn't want red in it either.
If she used color-remover would that help?
Or what can she do?
Thanks!

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she'll have to get a color correction ~she stripped all the color out& the algae from the water is what turned it green~ tell her to leave it for awhile if possible~like wearing hats or scarfs â¦

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