Platy algae control

[NetMax]

I took a 40g out of service and transferred the algae-covered sandstone
rocks to a 70g. In the 40g (under an 18W lamp), the algae grew to the
appearance of a dark green-grey moss resembling a short lawn, which would
sway in the water's current. The 70g has 160W of light, so under this
sudden blast of light, the algae took on a new mission. It's growth
exploded, becoming a fuzzy lawn 3/4" thick and spreading over other
rocks, plants and across the gravel. A couple more weeks and I'd be
worried about it covering the fish ;~). Definitely an infestation out of
control.

Then I got in my Platy order - one dozen large red females (yeah, all
girls, luck of the draw). They have been moving like a herd of cows,
rock by rock, slowly mowing the algae-lawn down. They just pick a rock,
and about 10 at a time will stand vertically, head-down munching away
like they were eating spaghetti (they get a piece, move it down their
throat and then twist their body to pull the algae strand off the stone).

Now my tank is filled with green Platy poop, but at least that, I can
easily gravel-vacuum.
--
www.NetMax.tk

[Gill Passman]

NetMax wrote:
> I took a 40g out of service and transferred the algae-covered sandstone
> rocks to a 70g. In the 40g (under an 18W lamp), the algae grew to the
> appearance of a dark green-grey moss resembling a short lawn, which would
> sway in the water's current. The 70g has 160W of light, so under this
> sudden blast of light, the algae took on a new mission. It's growth
> exploded, becoming a fuzzy lawn 3/4" thick and spreading over other
> rocks, plants and across the gravel. A couple more weeks and I'd be
> worried about it covering the fish ;~). Definitely an infestation out of
> control.
>
> Then I got in my Platy order - one dozen large red females (yeah, all
> girls, luck of the draw). They have been moving like a herd of cows,
> rock by rock, slowly mowing the algae-lawn down. They just pick a rock,
> and about 10 at a time will stand vertically, head-down munching away
> like they were eating spaghetti (they get a piece, move it down their
> throat and then twist their body to pull the algae strand off the stone).
>
> Now my tank is filled with green Platy poop, but at least that, I can
> easily gravel-vacuum.

Reading this prompted me to go and look at the tank where I have my
Platys - 3 of them were grazing on some algae - spooky - I've always
assumed that they were just sifting for bits of waste food but you are
right - they do eat it..... :-)

[Koi-Lo]

*NOTE: There are two Koi-Lo's on this NG*

"NetMax" > wrote in message
...
>I took a 40g out of service and transferred the algae-covered sandstone
>rocks to a 70g. In the 40g (under an 18W lamp), the algae grew to the
>appearance of a dark green-grey moss resembling a short lawn, which would
>sway in the water's current. The 70g has 160W of light, so under this
>sudden blast of light, the algae took on a new mission. It's growth
>exploded, becoming a fuzzy lawn 3/4" thick and spreading over other rocks,
>plants and across the gravel. A couple more weeks and I'd be worried about
>it covering the fish ;~). Definitely an infestation out of control.

There's always Flourish Excel. Don't forget to add a few otos and plecos
for faster results.

> Then I got in my Platy order - one dozen large red females (yeah, all
> girls, luck of the draw). They have been moving like a herd of cows, rock
> by rock, slowly mowing the algae-lawn down. They just pick a rock, and
> about 10 at a time will stand vertically, head-down munching away like
> they were eating spaghetti (they get a piece, move it down their throat
> and then twist their body to pull the algae strand off the stone).

I wish my platys would eat algae. They nibble on it but never enough to mow
it down. Maybe I feed them too much.

> Now my tank is filled with green Platy poop, but at least that, I can
> easily gravel-vacuum.
> --
> www.NetMax.tk

Excellent to water your tomatoes with........
--
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[Koi-Lo]

*NOTE: There are two Koi-Lo's on this NG*

"Gill Passman" > wrote in message
...
>
> Reading this prompted me to go and look at the tank where I have my
> Platys - 3 of them were grazing on some algae - spooky - I've always
> assumed that they were just sifting for bits of waste food but you are
> right - they do eat it..... :-)
===========================
Now I know I'm overfeeding mine. Theirs is the only tank getting a good
snail population. These "bottom tanks" have go to go.
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[Koi-Lo]

The hell you say, your about a lunatic Carol, give in and sabve these
newsgroups you say your so fond of, Its a oersonal thing with yu is it
not, and yu could care less what the others think as long as its
working to your advantage at the time yu need it to. Your just an old
scum bag......


1 or 4 three more to fill ratio of 4:1 as promised.

On Sun, 14 May 2006 13:28:17 -0500, "Koi-Lo" >
wrote:
>><>*NOTE: There are two Koi-Lo's on this NG*
>><>
>><>"Gill Passman" > wrote in message
...
>><>>
>><>> Reading this prompted me to go and look at the tank where I have my
>><>> Platys - 3 of them were grazing on some algae - spooky - I've always
>><>> assumed that they were just sifting for bits of waste food but you are
>><>> right - they do eat it..... :-)
>><>===========================
>><>Now I know I'm overfeeding mine. Theirs is the only tank getting a good
>><>snail population. These "bottom tanks" have go to go.


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only worth $1.....but I am entitled to "MY" opinion...
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[Koi-Lo]

On Sun, 14 May 2006 13:28:17 -0500, "Koi-Lo" >
wrote:
>><>*NOTE: There are five Koi-Lo's on this NG*
However only one is a jackass and narrow minded bitch.....can you
figure out who that may be.
Bye Carol Gulley
>><>
>><>"Gill Passman" > wrote in message
...
>><>>
>><>> Reading this prompted me to go and look at the tank where I have my
>><>> Platys - 3 of them were grazing on some algae - spooky - I've always
>><>> assumed that they were just sifting for bits of waste food but you are
>><>> right - they do eat it..... :-)
>><>===========================
>><>Now I know I'm overfeeding mine. Theirs is the only tank getting a good
>><>snail population. These "bottom tanks" have go to go.


==============================================
Put some color in your cheeks...garden naked!
"The original frugal ponder.."Since my statements are
given freely, take em or leave em, I am entitled to
my opinion none the less. My opinion and $1 is still
only worth $1.....but I am entitled to "MY" opinion...
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[Koi-Lo]

I bet this koi lo crap is getting oold for most of you...ya all know
how to make it end......do it....... just do it, trust me it will feel
good..........

On Sun, 14 May 2006 13:28:17 -0500, "Koi-Lo" >
wrote:
>><>*NOTE: There are two Koi-Lo's on this NG*
>><>
>><>"Gill Passman" > wrote in message
...
>><>>
>><>> Reading this prompted me to go and look at the tank where I have my
>><>> Platys - 3 of them were grazing on some algae - spooky - I've always
>><>> assumed that they were just sifting for bits of waste food but you are
>><>> right - they do eat it..... :-)
>><>===========================
>><>Now I know I'm overfeeding mine. Theirs is the only tank getting a good
>><>snail population. These "bottom tanks" have go to go.


==============================================
Put some color in your cheeks...garden naked!
"The original frugal ponder.."Since my statements are
given freely, take em or leave em, I am entitled to
my opinion none the less. My opinion and $1 is still
only worth $1.....but I am entitled to "MY" opinion...
~~~~ }<((((o> ~~~~~~ }<{{{{o> ~~~~~~~ }<(((((o>

[Koi-Lo]

On Sun, 14 May 2006 13:28:17 -0500, "Koi-Lo" >


Oh yea, its me, old CArol again, and I intend to ruin this place since
no one want to help the few that knows me the best and tell me to take
a hike..I Carol rules these slack assed USENET forums.........they
are mine all mine.

Regards

Just CArol aka KoiLo
wrote:
>><>*NOTE: There are two Koi-Lo's on this NG*
>><>
>><>"Gill Passman" > wrote in message
...
>><>>
>><>> Reading this prompted me to go and look at the tank where I have my
>><>> Platys - 3 of them were grazing on some algae - spooky - I've always
>><>> assumed that they were just sifting for bits of waste food but you are
>><>> right - they do eat it..... :-)
>><>===========================
>><>Now I know I'm overfeeding mine. Theirs is the only tank getting a good
>><>snail population. These "bottom tanks" have go to go.


==============================================
Put some color in your cheeks...garden naked!
"The original frugal ponder.."Since my statements are
given freely, take em or leave em, I am entitled to
my opinion none the less. My opinion and $1 is still
only worth $1.....but I am entitled to "MY" opinion...
~~~~ }<((((o> ~~~~~~ }<{{{{o> ~~~~~~~ }<(((((o>

[Koi-Lo]

On Sun, 14 May 2006 13:25:25 -0500, "Koi-Lo" >


wrote:
[

You would think carol would know by now the **** this causes folks



>><>*NOTE: There are two Koi-Lo's on this NG*
>><>
>><>"NetMax" > wrote in message
...
>><>>I took a 40g out of service and transferred the algae-covered sandstone
>><>>rocks to a 70g. In the 40g (under an 18W lamp), the algae grew to the
>><>>appearance of a dark green-grey moss resembling a short lawn, which would
>><>>sway in the water's current. The 70g has 160W of light, so under this
>><>>sudden blast of light, the algae took on a new mission. It's growth
>><>>exploded, becoming a fuzzy lawn 3/4" thick and spreading over other rocks,
>><>>plants and across the gravel. A couple more weeks and I'd be worried about
>><>>it covering the fish ;~). Definitely an infestation out of control.
>><>
>><>There's always Flourish Excel. Don't forget to add a few otos and plecos
>><>for faster results.
>><>
>><>> Then I got in my Platy order - one dozen large red females (yeah, all
>><>> girls, luck of the draw). They have been moving like a herd of cows, rock
>><>> by rock, slowly mowing the algae-lawn down. They just pick a rock, and
>><>> about 10 at a time will stand vertically, head-down munching away like
>><>> they were eating spaghetti (they get a piece, move it down their throat
>><>> and then twist their body to pull the algae strand off the stone).
>><>
>><>I wish my platys would eat algae. They nibble on it but never enough to mow
>><>it down. Maybe I feed them too much.
>><>
>><>> Now my tank is filled with green Platy poop, but at least that, I can
>><>> easily gravel-vacuum.
>><>> --
>><>> www.NetMax.tk
>><>
>><>Excellent to water your tomatoes with........


==============================================
Put some color in your cheeks...garden naked!
"The original frugal ponder.."Since my statements are
given freely, take em or leave em, I am entitled to
my opinion none the less. My opinion and $1 is still
only worth $1.....but I am entitled to "MY" opinion...
~~~~ }<((((o> ~~~~~~ }<{{{{o> ~~~~~~~ }<(((((o>

[Koi-Lo]

Fess up you sheep, your all as big a looser a s Carol is lettingher
put you through this crap all for her so called vanity


The bitch can't even spell vanity yet alone know what it means



On Sun, 14 May 2006 13:25:25 -0500, "Koi-Lo" >
wrote:
>><>*NOTE: There are two Koi-Lo's on this NG*
>><>
>><>"NetMax" > wrote in message
...
>><>>I took a 40g out of service and transferred the algae-covered sandstone
>><>>rocks to a 70g. In the 40g (under an 18W lamp), the algae grew to the
>><>>appearance of a dark green-grey moss resembling a short lawn, which would
>><>>sway in the water's current. The 70g has 160W of light, so under this
>><>>sudden blast of light, the algae took on a new mission. It's growth
>><>>exploded, becoming a fuzzy lawn 3/4" thick and spreading over other rocks,
>><>>plants and across the gravel. A couple more weeks and I'd be worried about
>><>>it covering the fish ;~). Definitely an infestation out of control.
>><>
>><>There's always Flourish Excel. Don't forget to add a few otos and plecos
>><>for faster results.
>><>
>><>> Then I got in my Platy order - one dozen large red females (yeah, all
>><>> girls, luck of the draw). They have been moving like a herd of cows, rock
>><>> by rock, slowly mowing the algae-lawn down. They just pick a rock, and
>><>> about 10 at a time will stand vertically, head-down munching away like
>><>> they were eating spaghetti (they get a piece, move it down their throat
>><>> and then twist their body to pull the algae strand off the stone).
>><>
>><>I wish my platys would eat algae. They nibble on it but never enough to mow
>><>it down. Maybe I feed them too much.
>><>
>><>> Now my tank is filled with green Platy poop, but at least that, I can
>><>> easily gravel-vacuum.
>><>> --
>><>> www.NetMax.tk
>><>
>><>Excellent to water your tomatoes with........


==============================================
Put some color in your cheeks...garden naked!
"The original frugal ponder.."Since my statements are
given freely, take em or leave em, I am entitled to
my opinion none the less. My opinion and $1 is still
only worth $1.....but I am entitled to "MY" opinion...
~~~~ }<((((o> ~~~~~~ }<{{{{o> ~~~~~~~ }<(((((o>

[Koi-Lo]

Keep it going carol, I can do it for hours on end or day or weeks. I
get a retirement unlike yuo who has to gi hustle on the streets for a
buck since Randy is a deadbeat and just likes downloading porn along
with your help though



On Sun, 14 May 2006 13:25:25 -0500, "Koi-Lo" >
wrote:
>><>*NOTE: There are two Koi-Lo's on this NG*
>><>
>><>"NetMax" > wrote in message
...
>><>>I took a 40g out of service and transferred the algae-covered sandstone
>><>>rocks to a 70g. In the 40g (under an 18W lamp), the algae grew to the
>><>>appearance of a dark green-grey moss resembling a short lawn, which would
>><>>sway in the water's current. The 70g has 160W of light, so under this
>><>>sudden blast of light, the algae took on a new mission. It's growth
>><>>exploded, becoming a fuzzy lawn 3/4" thick and spreading over other rocks,
>><>>plants and across the gravel. A couple more weeks and I'd be worried about
>><>>it covering the fish ;~). Definitely an infestation out of control.
>><>
>><>There's always Flourish Excel. Don't forget to add a few otos and plecos
>><>for faster results.
>><>
>><>> Then I got in my Platy order - one dozen large red females (yeah, all
>><>> girls, luck of the draw). They have been moving like a herd of cows, rock
>><>> by rock, slowly mowing the algae-lawn down. They just pick a rock, and
>><>> about 10 at a time will stand vertically, head-down munching away like
>><>> they were eating spaghetti (they get a piece, move it down their throat
>><>> and then twist their body to pull the algae strand off the stone).
>><>
>><>I wish my platys would eat algae. They nibble on it but never enough to mow
>><>it down. Maybe I feed them too much.
>><>
>><>> Now my tank is filled with green Platy poop, but at least that, I can
>><>> easily gravel-vacuum.
>><>> --
>><>> www.NetMax.tk
>><>
>><>Excellent to water your tomatoes with........


==============================================
Put some color in your cheeks...garden naked!
"The original frugal ponder.."Since my statements are
given freely, take em or leave em, I am entitled to
my opinion none the less. My opinion and $1 is still
only worth $1.....but I am entitled to "MY" opinion...
~~~~ }<((((o> ~~~~~~ }<{{{{o> ~~~~~~~ }<(((((o>

[Mary Burns]

"Victor Martinez" > wrote in message
...
> NetMax wrote:
>> Then I got in my Platy order - one dozen large red females (yeah, all
>> girls, luck of the draw). They have been moving like a herd of cows,
>
> But one of them will turn into male, right? Or is that another species?
>
>
> --
> Victor M. Martinez
> Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM)
> Send your spam here:
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I have had some that appeared to sex change, as soon as I took a male out,
another changed. Maybe they just developed later as mum was pregnant from
LFS so maybe too young. Since then, no sex changes, fry with colour on at
birth all shows what good care can do My last 10 sunset fry were all girls
and still are at 10 months. Due to space in tank they were born with, they
had a few months with 2 angels, making their tank spotless, working on the
algae straightaway. They have their own tank now, the cleanest of my 5
tanks, plants grow very well as they constantly peck the plants and no algae
gets a chance to grow. They may well be fed a little too much as they are
next to 2 spawning angels who get lunch to keep them conditioned and the
platies want some too, but it doesn't stop them keeping algae at bay. They
are lovely fish to keep, their fry are adorable and I enjoy them as much as
my angels and clown loaches.

[NetMax]

"Mary Burns" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Victor Martinez" > wrote in message
> ...
>> NetMax wrote:
>>> Then I got in my Platy order - one dozen large red females (yeah, all
>>> girls, luck of the draw). They have been moving like a herd of cows,
>>
>> But one of them will turn into male, right? Or is that another
>> species?
>>
>>
>> --
>> Victor M. Martinez
>> Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM)
>> Send your spam here:
>> Email me here:
>
>
> I have had some that appeared to sex change, as soon as I took a male
> out, another changed. Maybe they just developed later as mum was
> pregnant from LFS so maybe too young. Since then, no sex changes, fry
> with colour on at birth all shows what good care can do My last 10
> sunset fry were all girls and still are at 10 months. Due to space in
> tank they were born with, they had a few months with 2 angels, making
> their tank spotless, working on the algae straightaway. They have their
> own tank now, the cleanest of my 5 tanks, plants grow very well as they
> constantly peck the plants and no algae gets a chance to grow. They may
> well be fed a little too much as they are next to 2 spawning angels who
> get lunch to keep them conditioned and the platies want some too, but
> it doesn't stop them keeping algae at bay. They are lovely fish to
> keep, their fry are adorable and I enjoy them as much as my angels and
> clown loaches.


In regards to sex-changing, I don't think so. Changes in the appearance
of their external sex characteristics does not reconfigure their internal
sex organs.

While juveniles of many fish can 'hide' their true sex for a while,
adults cannot, and with older fish, females often take on male
characteristics. These Platys in particular are quite large, so several
have the appearance of a male gonopodium extension on their female shaped
oval anal fin, but they are all obviously female, with a large gravid
spot.

With a dozen females, I'm sure they'll drop a few fry (12 x 20 fry x 3
months = over 700 fry), so some will survive to become the next
generation.

Platys are a good choice for a low-maintenance tank imo. They are not
fearful or jittery, keep their population at a reasonable level (less
predatory than Swordtails, less prolific than Guppies), and are easy on
the eyes with their color combinations. An easy favourite.
--
www.NetMax.tk

[Koi-Lo]

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Thanks, Larry. Roy is just another ****ing Jehovah's Witness who wants to
kill me. All those ****ing JW's want to SHUT ME UP! Larry, they have their
followers stalking me. In WalMart, JW's work for security, and they film me
and watch me like a hawk like I'm SOME KIND OF ****ING THIEF! This whole
ordeal is driving me nuts, Larry. Why won't the JW's LEAVE ME ALONE?


>
> --
> It's turtles, all the way down

[Koi-Lo]

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"Koi-Lo" > wrote in message
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>
> "Larry Blanchard" > wrote in message
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>> I see Roy is still off his meds. It's a shame he can't stay on them at
>> least long enough to develop a multi-syllable vocabulary.
>
> Thanks, Larry. Roy is just another ****ing Jehovah's Witness who wants to
> kill me. All those ****ing JW's want to SHUT ME UP! Larry, they have
> their
> followers stalking me. In WalMart, JW's work for security, and they film
> me
> and watch me like a hawk like I'm SOME KIND OF ****ING THIEF! This whole
> ordeal is driving me nuts, Larry. Why won't the JW's LEAVE ME ALONE?
>
>
>>
>> --
>> It's turtles, all the way down
>
>

[Larry Blanchard]

Koi-Lo wrote:

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I see Roy is still off his meds. It's a shame he can't stay on them at
least long enough to develop a multi-syllable vocabulary.

--
It's turtles, all the way down

[RolliePetersenJr]

Ah LArry what the **** are we gonna do with that limp wristed body of
yours.......Feed it to CArol or just let those turtles have their way
with you.......I still am of the opinion you would probably hold one,
and I am not talking turtles either, in your mouth if the light was
turned off.....How about it Larry..any truth to that?

On Sun, 14 May 2006 20:26:06 -0700, Larry Blanchard
> wrote:
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>><>least long enough to develop a multi-syllable vocabulary.


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"The original frugal ponder.."Since my statements are
given freely, take em or leave em, I am entitled to
my opinion none the less. My opinion and $1 is still
only worth $1.....but I am entitled to "MY" opinion...
~~~~ }<((((o> ~~~~~~ }<{{{{o> ~~~~~~~ }<(((((o>

[Koi-Lo]

On Sun, 14 May 2006 20:26:06 -0700, Larry Blanchard
> wrote:
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>><>I see Carol is still off her meds. It's a shame she can't stay on them at
>><>least long enough to develop a multi-syllable vocabulary. All she wants to do is ****.

Aw gee Larry, you went and told everyone were lovers! I wonder if Ed
is available.

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