Advise on eliminating Blue Green Algae/Bacteria from DP Tank

[Rouge]

You know what . . . I think it is coming back! I see traces of it on a few pieces of substrate six days after the black-out.

If this continues I think I will treat the tank with the 1/2 dose of E.M. Erythromycin if it continues to appear. The person recommending this owns a fish shop and has used it with frequency and excellent success. I am relectant because of the small size of the DP's but I do not know what else to do . . . ANY SUGGESTIONS ??

Jackie

[J double R]

try a small dose of EM now, before it gets out of hand.

[yunachin]

Did you replace the lights before the blackout?

[Rouge]

Hi Puf Pals,

I did start a 1/2 dose/day of the anti-biotic two days ago, the Puf's seem fine. The fish store owner told me to continue this 3-4 days until I do not see any of the blue-green algae/bacteria. Then he will help me clean the tank and we will install a magnum to assist in the cleaning process on the once/week cleaning. He thinks this will take care of it along with using a different filter.

To answer your question, I changed the light as I removed the black plastic from the tank.

Thank you for all your help and interest, I will keep you advised of how all of this progresses.

Jackie

[Rouge]

Hello Puf Friends . . .

I am happy to report the DP's are doing very well and the blue-green algae seems to be eliminated!

I did the 1/2 dose treatments for 6 days with a few small water changes. Then a large water change, and added charcoal to the filter system.

All seems to be well and I do very much appreciate your interest, advice and concern. Thank you to all of you!!

Jackie

[yunachin]

Great to hear that it is gone.