[AquaticLife] algae problems
To get rid of algae, you must keep your tank in excellent condition as far as water quality and then keep a balance of low nitrogenous waste with proper lighting.
Tell us more about your tank. How long has it been set up? What are your test results for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH and any other tests you may have like GH and KH? How often are you doing PWC’s (partial water changes)? How much lighting do you have and how long are you leaving your lights on?
What made you think it is hair algae? Have you looked at any pictures on the web? Can you give us a link to what yours looks like?
If you don’t have a picture or haven’t found an identical picture on another website, try looking at these and let us know which is like yours.
http://www.plantgeek.net/article_viewer.php?id=9
http://www.sydneycichlid.com/algae.htm
http://www.freewebs.com/thefishgirl/algea.htm
Can you find out what kind of catfish you have? Did you buy it at a store? If yes, ask them what it is as some catfish get very large and a 20G would not be big enough. There are some catfish that do stay small enough for a 20G.
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