Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:19 pm Re: Algae Control
Is it possible for algae to "infect" a filter? We switched to a 55 gallon filter system on our 20 gallon tank about two months ago. The first month was amazing. No algae for nearly 3 weeks (because we use tap water and feed in our tank, algae is a constant problem). But after about a month and the first water change, we noticed the algae growth after 3 days. Now, we can barely go a week without needing to clean everything out. When we changed the water the second time, we noticed a white/orange algae growing in the tube on top of the filter and in filter vents. After thoroughly cleaning it, we put everything back together, but in a week, it was back as well as the green algae. We've tried feeding our RES in a separate container, but he refuses to eat that way. Distilled water is our next step, but any feedback would be great.