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How to Fight 6 Types of Algae in Your Fish Tank - Aquarium Co-Op

In this article, let's get a better understanding of the root causes of algae, the most common types found in freshwater aquariums, and how to gain the upper ...

Loads of algae growth on a new aquarium, does anyone know why ...

Less bacteria = more algae. Lots of water changes, and starving out the algae by restricting light helps.

The Ultimate Algae Guide - Green Aqua

Algae blooms in aquariums are mainly caused by light and ammonia. High-tech tanks with more light need less ammonia to trigger algae.

How to Remove Algae from a Fish Tank - WebMD

You can try several methods to prevent algae in a fish tank. Consider placement. Put your tank somewhere in your home with less direct light.

7 Easy Ways to Control Algae in a Fish Tank

To control algae, fish tank lights should be turned on for no more than 8-10 hours per day. This day/night schedule is also important for the fish.

How to Control and Prevent Algae in Your Fish Tank - The Spruce Pets

Some algae growth is normal and healthy, but excess algae growth is unsightly and can be hazardous to fish and plants.

Psa: Algae Management In The Planted Aquarium - FishLore

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I'm having a massive algae problem in my fish tank, I am ... - Quora

First off, it depends on the type of algae you have. The three main types are string algae, blue/green algae and green algae.

Prevention and Control of Nuisance Algae - Aqueon

Some algae growth in a mature aquarium is normal, however, excessive algae can be a result of problems in water quality and/or maintenance habits.

Thirteen 13 Aquarium Algae Types Identify It And Solve The Problem

You'll commonly find it along the front of your tank's glass, where the light hits it most often. Common causes of the growth of blue-green ...

The Fight Against Algae - Prevention of Algae in a Planted Aquarium

Algae normally appears when there is an imbalance in nutrients, CO2, oxygen and light. For example, too much light but too few nutrients and CO2 will cause ...

Algae in the aquarium - | Aquasabi

The common green algae coats that will form on all the surfaces in the tank are pretty much harmless. In contrast to spot algae, their growth habit is wider.

16. Aquarium Algae

The best way to fight algae is to keep nitrates low in the aquarium with water changes. This also keeps phosphorus low in the aquarium.

Green Water -- Causes and Cures - Aqueon

Plants need nutrients to grow. For most algae that means nitrate and phosphate, which typically come from fish food and fish waste, but they can be in tap water ...

How to Get Rid of Algae | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Algae's favorite fuels are organic compounds such as ammonia and nitrates (which shouldn't be a surprise, since both are often components of fertilizer).

What does it mean if you have a lot of algae in your tank? - Quora

Excess algae in an aquarium is a symptom that there is something else going on in the tank. Usually it means that there are excess nutrients in ...

Easy Ways to Control Algae Growth in Aquariums - LiveAquaria

Algae thrives on excess nutrients, nitrate, and iron which result from a number of factors, including overstocking, overfeeding, contaminated tap water, and ...

HOW TO STOP ALGAE! why I don't have any | MD FISH TANKS

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Algae in your Freshwater Aquarium - Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital

For algae to grow it needs light. Both the aquarium and room light can cause algae to grow. If your tank is getting more than 10 hours of light a day you may ...

Fuzz algae everywhere - Aquarium Forum

The easiest thing to do is reduce photo period drastically, especially if you've been having lights on for 18 hours a day. Have a fert regimen ...


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