AboutAlex Kline Expertise I can answer a wide variety of questions(provided that the questioner gives detail) If I am unable to ask the question I will research it thoroughly and report my findings. I deal mostly with cichlids and most sorts of tropical fish. I also work with aquatic plants and the landscaping of them.
I also run a fish website(www.worldwidefishassociation.com) where I help many people too. I would like everyone to take into account my experience as to others, I do not wish false information to be given to you at the cost of your fish's life.
Experience I am in charge of an aquatic fish site called WWFA. I have kept a wide variety of fish that includes, Oscars, Jack Dempsey, Betta, African butterfly fish, and many other fishes. I also do research on certain aquatic plants and aquatic structures.
Organizations I belong to WWFA(World Wide Fish Association)
Publications WWFA
Education/Credentials I am currently in high school looking into college for marine biology or ichthyology.
Past/Present Clients I have had many past clients and am looking forward to a future of more.
Question Hi Alex, I have a 39 gallon Eclipse with two African Cichlids. This is the second occurrence in a week where the ENTIRE tank is covered with a brown orange like stinky sludge. It covers only the bottom of the tank but when water is moved, it goes everywhere in large clumps. SMELLY too... The tank is great one day, then completely covered the next day. Need help I'm desperate. My nitrates and nitrites are a bit high as well... Thanx for any feedback you can provide. :)
Answer Well it sounds like a algae so doing a HUGE water change will help out nicely as it'll lower both your nitrates and nitrites immensely, those two (nitrates and nitrites) make algae grow crazily and can harm your fish so the only way to stop them is with a Bio-Wheel AND weekly water changes.
