How Do You Prevent Algae In An Aquarium?
Algae, the bane of every aquarium keeper, has its way with every existing healthy aquatic habitat on the planet, whether it’s your aquarium or the ocean. As difficult as it may be to understand, the presence of algae does not suggest that the aquarium is dirty. There is no safe way to completely stop or prevent algae growth. The growth of algae is a result of the presence of light and nutrients in the water. Algae will normally begin its growth back into your aquarium within about three weeks of cleaning it and removing every speck of algae that resides there. Since you have cleaned away all existing algae, you have also removed competition for nutrients in the water that returning organisms will feed upon. However, there are several ways to help control the return of algae to your aquarium. Clean your aquarium, but push aside a few algae-encrusted rocks or corals. Don’t remove any of the algae from them. Appoint them to be the designated algae police and hide them behind other ornamen
