Algae Odor

[TeenyToad]

Hi all! [emoji4]

So my current build is doing wonderful--the plants are flourishing (other than the moss, but that's a different post lol), the water's flowing just the way I want it, & the frogs are exploring! I have noticed that the water is releasing an odor (algae, I'm assuming). I know this is natural, but I've never had this happen before! My earlier setups had stagnant water & were smaller, yet now, with running water & a much larger area, it's getting smelly! Perhaps, the difference between my current tank and older ones is that I now have aquatic plants. I'm guessing that this isn't a big deal, but if it is, I'm not sure what I can do to reduce the odor. I use the ZooMed Reptisafe water conditioner with tap water (it dechlorinates the water), and I do weekly water changes. If my frogs didn't release toxins (fire belly toads), I'd get some sort of algae eaters, but obviously that would be a problem.

Anyway, I know this is a silly issue, but let me know your thoughts!

Thanks guys [emoji196]


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[deranged chipmunk]

You could always use snails as a cleaner crew. Depending on your usable water volume, you could add an otocinclus or two to help with the janitorial duties in the water. Don't worry, they will be ok in the water they share with the fbt's. People have been keeping fish and fbt's together a long time now. Now, for your question of 'won't the frogs eat the fish?' Maybe.


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[TeenyToad]

You could always use snails as a cleaner crew. Depending on your usable water volume, you could add an otocinclus or two to help with the janitorial duties in the water. Don't worry, they will be ok in the water they share with the fbt's. People have been keeping fish and fbt's together a long time now. Now, for your question of 'won't the frogs eat the fish?' Maybe.


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Haha, I figured if I got some sort of algae eaters, I would get them big enough to where the frogs won't eat them, but I worry about them being exposed to the toxins that the frogs release, won't snails be affected by that too?


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[deranged chipmunk]

Well, there has been zero scientific proof that the frog's toxins would kill anything in the tank. So far, it is purely conjecture and anecdotal evidence. If there is indeed scientific proof on this, I would hope someone would please post a link to that info here (Thanks ). Also, depending on your filtration system, activated carbon in a filter would absorb most of any nastiness that may actually be in the tank. That being said, snails MAY be affected, but I doubt it. Even though invertebrates are much more sensitive to things int heir water column, snails are ridiculously tough, and they breed ridiculously fast, so there will always be a fresh supply around the corner. Lol don't worry, when I send you moss, you'll be getting snails. My shrimp tank (where I'll take the moss from) is loaded with them. I love the little critters lol


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[TeenyToad]

That's so refreshing to hear, Bill! I'm excited! [emoji5]️ Thanks for always helping me out!


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