"Mary E. Hill" wrote in message
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I don't think I should get any live algea eaters because of the tank size,
so what would y'all recommend?

I've got the 5 gal hex in the office with a betta and two african dwarf
frogs. It's the eclipse system with the light & filter built into the
hood.

I've got about 2 inches of gravel in the bottom and do a partial water
change every other week. The light is on 8-9 hours per day and not on
weekends. Temp around 78-80.

I'm seeing just a bit on the glass and on the plastic plant (which I'll
now
get rid of).

Any advice appreciated,

Mary



a bit of algae like you describe is normal. Scrub it off with a soft pad and
if necessary periodically bleach the plastic plants.

Rick