"Gill Passman" wrote in message
.. .
Still planning the upgrade on my tank but one thing that is worrying me
right now, ironically, is the lack of algae that there will be in the
new tank and how this will impact my otos that won't eat anything other
algae.

So, I need to look at ways of introducing algae into the new tank - I
could take plants from the Malawi tank that always seem to get coated
but was wondering if anyone has any ideas as to how to get a more
sustainable source of algae until it starts to grow naturally in the
new tank - I'd hate my algae eaters to suffer because of the move.

TIA
Gill

Pieces of slate and artificial plants were always my best algae
transports. They will probably be fine as Otos are the most sensitive to
the first tank change. After acclimation to the local water and having
their bellys filled, they are much more robust. A few pieces of slate or
glass left in the current tank (or the empty hex, under 24/7 lights)
should seed and get them through the move. jmo
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