Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Algae in water tanks

Hi Folks: I use a couple of snails. In the winter they need to be protected
(fishbowl in side the house) from freezing or near freezing temps.
Steven
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From: "Snodgrass, Bonnie" <snodgrab@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: [RC] Algae in water tanks


> I've been trying to find some info about prevention of algae in water
tanks.
> I use 75 and 100 gal tanks for horse water. I like to dump them fairly
> frequently to get rid of dirty, cloudy water. I have hay dippers that
really
> crud up a tank fast. So I don't want to use goldfish in the tanks. I was
> wondering if clorine tablets of bleach could be used. I know that
household
> bleach can be used in emergencies to disinfect drinking water supplies.
But
> is it useful against algae and is it safe? What qty per gal? I've read
about
> copper sulphate but in reference to large tanks and ponds to prevent
growth
> of dangerous blue/green algae that produces toxins.
>
> Has anyone used mosquito dunks in their tanks?
>
> Bonnie Snodgrass
>
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