How Do You Get Rid Of Green Algae On Aquarium Gravel?
Algae is a green slimy organism that feeds off of the nutrients in your fish tank. It can create health problems for your fish and also make it difficult to see your fish. The algae also causes the tank to appear dirty and unattractive. Algae can develop in your aquarium pretty quickly, and it takes quite a bit of determination and consistency to get rid of it, or at least control it. You can develop a routine to keep your tank as algae-free as possible. Avoid overfeeding your fish. Fish that are overfed release more waste than normal into the tank, which will provide nourishment to algae. Change about 30 percent of the water in your tank at least once per month to keep the nutrient level in the tank down, and provide less for algae to feed on. Use a siphon gravel vacuum when changing your water to turn the gravel. Any algae sitting on the top layer of gravel will be trapped under fresh rock, and will not be able to feed. This will kill the algae. Remove all artificial plants and other
