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Dark green stuff on fish tank filter?
Hi,
I used to have a small patch of a yellowish green substance on my fish tank filter. Now there is a lot of dark green on the filter.
What is this? is it safe to use the filter?
Thank you!!!
im having trouble determining if it is green-blue algae and scared if it is going to harm my fish
11 Answers
- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
perfectly normal. it will NOT harm your fishes :)
that green stuff is algae. it's harmless. my dad bought like some mini snails and shrimp and it was clean enough.
Source(s): years of experience - IanabLv 78 years ago
It's algae, usually harmless. Just give it an extra scrub when you check and clean out the filter. If too much grows it can clog up the filter.
Ian
- 8 years ago
Its algae. If you feed your fish flakes, there might some of that there too. Its harmless, but if you don't like it, get a pleco, it'll eat it. You should also change the sponges.
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- 8 years ago
Its alage, its happens to my fish tank, its fine. to get rid of it just give it an nice was and rub it with a brush and it will go away. Do not forget to clean your tank every week!
Source(s): My fish Tank - Anonymous8 years ago
Its algae, if your tank is big enough, get a pleco.
- 8 years ago
Its algae.
Get a Placo and some goo-gone. The goo-gone is really great at removing this crap. :D
Source(s): Fish owner and caretaker.