So what happens to my snails and other..

Squidmotron · 04/28/2012, 10:40 PM

algae eaters now that all the visible hair algae in my tank has literally vanished overnight? Are they gonna starve now? They appear to be roaming a lot more. Or is there stuff I can't see that can sustain them?

Honestly this never concerned me weeks ago when it seemed like my supply of algae was neverending. Now, I can't find any green algae anywhere.

Should I unplug my GFO reactor?

Sk8r · 04/28/2012, 10:57 PM

Yes. And feed the poor things. You can toss in a few algae tablets (freshwater algae is ok or some frozen formula 2 cubes.

ReeferYork · 04/29/2012, 12:07 AM

My snails go crazy over seaweed sheets, maybe spot feed a chunk or two every now and again, can buy a pack of 24 sheets for less than $10. One pack has lasted me over 3 months and I still have quite a few sheets left maybe 6-7.

paddyob · 04/29/2012, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Squidmotron

algae eaters now that all the visible hair algae in my tank has literally vanished overnight? Are they gonna starve now? They appear to be roaming a lot more. Or is there stuff I can't see that can sustain them?

Honestly this never concerned me weeks ago when it seemed like my supply of algae was neverending. Now, I can't find any green algae anywhere.

Should I unplug my GFO reactor?

Keep your Gfo running. Are you more concerned with algae Or losing snails?

Your snail population will drop to a sustainable level. Let it. Lesser of the two evils in my opinion.

paddyob · 04/29/2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ReeferYork

My snails go crazy over seaweed sheets, maybe spot feed a chunk or two every now and again, can buy a pack of 24 sheets for less than $10. One pack has lasted me over 3 months and I still have quite a few sheets left maybe 6-7.

Any Asian supermarket. Sushi wraps of nori. Less then $5 for a package.

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ReeferYork Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: McHenry, IL Posts: 77	My snails go crazy over seaweed sheets, maybe spot feed a chunk or two every now and again, can buy a pack of 24 sheets for less than $10. One pack has lasted me over 3 months and I still have quite a few sheets left maybe 6-7. __________________ Christopher 34G Cadlights Mini-II, 6x24w T5HO, 2x MP10wES, Cadlights PLS-50, Tunze Nano ATO, Cobalt Neo-Therm Heater.