Does anyone else care about the algae on the back glass?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Grant476, Dec 9, 2009.

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  1. dixiedog

    dixiedog Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I like mine clean. I'm not OCD about it though, I just scrape it every few weeks.
     
    dixiedog, Dec 19, 2009
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  2. Barbarossa

    Barbarossa Sea Dragon

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    I let coraline grow everywhere, except the front so I can peek in.
     
    Barbarossa, Dec 19, 2009
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I keep the front glass clean and let it go on the back. The sides vary with my moods.
     
    2in10, Dec 19, 2009
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  4. Ruby2

    Ruby2 Plankton

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    I leave the back because my Flameback loves to graze off it.
     
    Ruby2, Dec 29, 2009
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  5. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I would leave it in most situations. Depends on the severity also. It is food for many small invertebrates.
     
    missionsix, Dec 29, 2009
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