How Do You Get Rid Of Aquarium Algae?
Like a slimy green plague, it grows and multiplies and and – if left unchecked – eventually coats your whole fish tank. Algae – the aquarist’s bane – has caused more than one hobbyist to quit in disgust, but there’s no need to take such drastic measures. A little bit of algae isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It adds a natural look and some fish enjoy eating it, but as they say, everything in moderation! Speaking of cliches, another applicable one is “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Avoid placing your aquarium where it will get too much sunlight, and don’t keep the light on all day. Avoid overfeeding and/or overcrowding your fish to deprive algae of nourishment that will encourage it to thrive. Good filtration/aeration and moving water will help keep algae at minimal levels. You can enlist some natural allies to join the battle. Living (not artificial) plants will absorb nutrients, carbon dioxide and other wastes that algae like. Snails and other “inverts” enjoy grazing
