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Green algae in substrate near molting crab
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:00 pm
by UVA2002
Hi everyone there is some green algae forming around general area of crab in substrate . Just curious if that's a problem? In years I've never had any algae and have had no problems with molts but I haven't been able to remove/clean area because of crab location. Thanks!
Re: Green algae in substrate near molting crab
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:12 pm
by Laurie LeAnn
Can you gently scoop off the top layer of your substrate and if you have fresh wood in your tank that is around it..remove it & sterilize the wood. Any other decorative items I would take out very carefully in case your crab is under a water / food bowl and wash and rinse then dry. If your crab s molting under them get a saucer or lid of some kind and place over him.. do not cover him with out a top over him check your tank humidity and temp conditions.
Re: Green algae in substrate near molting crab
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:22 pm
by wodesorel
It's completely normal and a sign of a healthy tank. It is completely harmless.
This is my four year old algae patch on my molting iso tank. I kept it even though I had to gut the tank two months ago to move it.
Re: Green algae in substrate near molting crab
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 12:21 am
by IBlab crab
I have this on my 20l,it is from light from the window I believe.If you do not like the way it looks you can buy a roll of window tint and cut a pc. to the tank size and level of substrate.It sticks on on off cleanly.It helps keep it dark if they molt by the glass also.
Re: Green algae in substrate near molting crab
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:47 am
by UVA2002
That's a great idea thank you!
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