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> From: Ernest Burns <pookie at mail.bcpl.lib.md.us>
> To: rainbowfish at pcug.org.au
> Subject: Re: [RML] asia
> Date: Thursday, January 23, 1997 11:08 AM
>
> Questions of the day...
>
> 1. I am engaged in an ongoing battle with the infamous brush algae, that
> hairy, black creature that attaches itself to plant leaf margins, wood,
> and rock. I have added phosphorus pillows to my filter, added more
> plants and fish to add more competition to the system, and thrown in 20
> ghost shrimp to scavenge. Nothing works great, but I haven't reached the
> critical mass yet! Any suggestions??????
>
> 2. Looking for suggestions regarding air pumps and sponge filters.
> Looking for a pump that will power between 6 and 10 sponge filters with
a
> water depth of 10 inches. Any suggested brands and models? The same
> question applies to sponge filters. I am currently using Tetra Billi
> brand . They are good, but tend to foul quickly due to the small pore
> size. Comments are appreciated.
>
> By the way, thank you all for the generous support, input, and SPAM that
> has been provided. This is one of the highlights of my day (I'm not just
> kissing up either!)
>
> Cheers,
>
> Ernie Burns