How Do You Eliminate Reef Aquarium Algae?
Many saltwater aquarium keepers panic at the sight of reef aquarium algae and do everything in their power to eliminate it from their tanks. But that is almost an impossible task because algae is part of the natural ecosystem and without it your tank would fail. The key to success however is to keep it to minimum levels so it does not over take your reef tank display. How To Control Reef Aquarium Algae Easily Natural Predators- Everything on the reef has a predator and algae is no exception. By employing snails and crabs to eat it your algae growth should stay contained. There are even some colorful and useful algae eating fish like tangs, blennies and some angel fish that can assist the snails and crabs. Use Pure Water- Nitrates and phosphates are the prime causes of algae in aquariums. Many times your tap water is already full of these compounds so when you do a water change you are making it worse! To avoid this a good reverse osmosis water treatment unit will supply you with 99% nu
