Can't figure out how to get rid of this

[olb2]

Hi Guys,

The problem that I have probably was already discussed. But the trouble is that I can't identify what I have and hence can't find the proper solution. Here is the link to the tank's information and pictures: http://www.math.ubc.ca/~barannyk/Aquarium/FishTank.html

And I'll try to explain in details what is happening: Quite recently, around one month ago, the front of the send started to cover with some slimy/brown/film-like substance. I did not touch it for about three weeks, then I thought that it is a cyanobacteria of somekind, went to LFS and bought a chemi-clean. Well, I did a treatment as directed, two stages, but nothing happened, the thing did not quit growing, instead it continues to grow. What is interesting is that it grows only in a certain area right front part of the tank. It continue to grow if I remove it physically or stir it with a stick. So I don't know what to do to get rid of it, it looks ugly ;-)

Another question that I would like to ask you guys is about my anemone. The problem is that I can't identify it and my clowns don't want to go inside of it. What would be your suggestion?

Thanks a lot in advance

Alex

 

[bertoni]

Sometimes clowns don't take to anemones, and sometimes they take some time to move in. I'm not sure what species you have. It might not be a compatible type in any case.

The growth looks like a typical cyanobacteria or dinoflagellate problem. I'm not sure why the Chemi-Clean didn't kill it. One approach to such problems, if it really is a algae-like growth, is to try to starve it out. Reducing feeding (if appropriate) or growing and harvesting a macroalga have worked for me. This article has lots of ideas that might be worth considering:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/august2003/chem.htm