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Crocodilian Discussion Forum This section is for discussions pertaining to any and all topics concerning crocodilians. |
11-04-2011, 08:05 PM
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Cleaning Gator Tank...Help!!!
I have a baby gator and all seems well. Except algae in getting bad. I was told to knock down the lighting time but dont want to do it to much where it gets cold. Its usually around 8hrs. I change and clean rocks and filters every week but still having problem. anyone else have this issue,i could use some help.
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11-07-2011, 10:31 PM
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no one has any info?
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11-07-2011, 10:37 PM
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11-07-2011, 10:37 PM
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11-08-2011, 01:15 AM
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i dont live in Nj only work there. U should know what u are talking about first
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11-08-2011, 01:39 AM
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The light is causing the algae to grow. Why not heat the water or switch to a non light emitting heat source?
There are somewhat complicated ways to control algae by constructing an alternate place for it to grow as a part of a filter system, I've seen it used on aquariums with good success, but I can't really describe how it's built.
The simplest solution would be to quit heating with light.
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11-08-2011, 09:13 AM
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Thank you,i use a water heater also. I use the light for gator to bask.
Thanks for the help
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11-08-2011, 09:46 AM
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I'd say he'd utilize a ceramic heat source just as well for basking, and it wouldn't emit the light the algae needs to grow.
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11-08-2011, 10:15 AM
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Thank you,im gonna try that.
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11-13-2011, 04:53 PM
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I second clay. Gators dont need uv. Try ceramic heater or heat ur water. Thats how I heat my enclosure. If it was larger id suggest a snail or two. At current size it would prob eat them.
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