Is slime algae bad for fish?

1. UltraLife Blue-Green Slime Stain Remover. It might be called a “stain remover,” but this stuff stops a full-blown blue-green algae bloom in its tracks. Best of all, it won’t harm your biological filter, fish or plants – a major problem with harsher chemical treatments like Erythromycin or Maracyn.

How do you treat slime disease in fish?

Effective treatments include levamisole, metronidazole or praziquantel. Metronidazole and praziquantel are especially effective when used as food soaks. Antibiotics such as nitrofurazone or erythromycin may also help prevent secondary bacterial infections.

Why is there sludge in my fish tank?

Sludge is the build up of organic waste, often fish excretion, excess food and dead plants in your aquarium. Not only is sludge unsightly, but it is also unhealthy and can encourage disease causing bacteria. Control feeding and remove any uneaten food. Don’t over stock your aquarium.

What to do about clear goo in aquarium?

Remaining fish were gasping at the top. 90 % water change to start the 3rd week. Continued @ 50% X 2 for remainder of week. At the end of the week I removed the charcole filter and added quilt batting for a finer filter. Added clearing solution again.

What does slime look like in a fish tank?

White, mold-like coating often isolated to a single ornament (especially natural ornaments like driftwood) in a freshwater tank This is usually a sign of fungus or decomposition. If the “slime” is translucent in appearance, it is more likely to be a fungal growth.

Why does my fish tank have white stuff on the bottom?

The UV filter cleared the murky water and the oversized filter changed the water over faster so the suspended goo would be removed before it could grow. The sucker minnows cleaned all the white fuzzy stuff off the bottom. It seemed it had to be all done in stages. The warm still air that was sealed in the lid of the tank caused it.

What should I do if I find slime in my tank?

If you are using tap water, be sure to test the water before adding it to your tank, especially if it is well water or if you are in an area with a lot of agriculture and run-off. You can also check with your municipality if you use a municipal or “city” water source since Phosphate may not be removed in all areas.