Does anyone have suggestions on how to get rid of the green Algae. I only have a little on the back of the aquarium, but, nothing I have seems to eat it. I see they sell something called Algae Out (or something like that), was wondering if anyone has tried this? Or will it harm the fish? I do not have the aquariums in bright light, and only have the lights on (LED) in the evenings when I am home. Thanks for any info.
Green Algae problems
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Hi,
Personally I would never use chemicals to rid the tank of algae. One should look for the cause to start off with. One will always have a little Algae in any tank, it is just a matter of if it is an eyesore or if it is getting bigger and larger. Usually it is through too much light and also to much food/protein.
I would scrape the algae off, cut the lights by 2hours and observe. Also feed a little less and do some water changes. cheers jk :thumbup:
Personally I would never use chemicals to rid the tank of algae. One should look for the cause to start off with. One will always have a little Algae in any tank, it is just a matter of if it is an eyesore or if it is getting bigger and larger. Usually it is through too much light and also to much food/protein.
I would scrape the algae off, cut the lights by 2hours and observe. Also feed a little less and do some water changes. cheers jk :thumbup:
What is the appearance of the green algae? Spots? Threads?
What color is the LEDs?
I pretty much agree with Bigbird, especially about using the chemicals. Algae is a symptom of an underlying issue. Using chemcials is not solving the problem, just band-aiding it.
What color is the LEDs?
I pretty much agree with Bigbird, especially about using the chemicals. Algae is a symptom of an underlying issue. Using chemcials is not solving the problem, just band-aiding it.
Thanks...no the Algae isn't a great problem just more of an annoyance. It is not stringy , just green dots. Kinda hard to scrape off...(hard on my back)...so I was looking for a quick fix. Some day's I am just kinda lazy I guess. I love a clean aquarium and this just annoys me!
have you tried using a razor blade ( be careful and cautious ).
The algae just glides off with these. cheers jk :thumbup:
The algae just glides off with these. cheers jk :thumbup:
If the tank can cope in size I would throw in a bristlenose.
I got the same thing on one of my tanks up near the lights which I changed from fluros to led tubes. The tank was a bichir tank and the bristlenose who is now too big for the bichir to eat is doing a mighty job cleaning the algae off the glass.
For a smaller tank you could try the royal whiptail sturisoma-panamense.
They love cleaning algae and don't poop quite as much as a bristlenose.
Going even smaller in tank you could try some algae eating shrimp but ask around your area which ones are ok with warmer pleco water. You might have to drop the pleco temps maybe a little to make the shrimp a bit more comfortable.
I like the cherry shrimp and although the plecos might eat a few little ones, I have flat woody areas for them to hide in so they are safe.
I got the same thing on one of my tanks up near the lights which I changed from fluros to led tubes. The tank was a bichir tank and the bristlenose who is now too big for the bichir to eat is doing a mighty job cleaning the algae off the glass.
For a smaller tank you could try the royal whiptail sturisoma-panamense.
They love cleaning algae and don't poop quite as much as a bristlenose.
Going even smaller in tank you could try some algae eating shrimp but ask around your area which ones are ok with warmer pleco water. You might have to drop the pleco temps maybe a little to make the shrimp a bit more comfortable.
I like the cherry shrimp and although the plecos might eat a few little ones, I have flat woody areas for them to hide in so they are safe.
Razor blade huh....I will have to try that!
I have this algae in both tanks. One is 29 and the other 30 gallon.
One has 2 Discus, 5 Cories, 2 Rams, 1 Clown Pleco, 1 Bristlenose, 1 larger Pleco (the one I thought was a bristlenose, till he grew up) and 2 long fin Albino Bristlenoses.
The other tank has 2 Angels, 4 Cories, 1 Bristlenose, 1 clown pleco and 1 new one (don't remember the name, but will stay small), also 2 small Rummy nosed tetras and 2 Rams that are several years old.
So, I would think these Plecos would get rid of the Algae! Wouldn't cha :dk:
I have this algae in both tanks. One is 29 and the other 30 gallon.
One has 2 Discus, 5 Cories, 2 Rams, 1 Clown Pleco, 1 Bristlenose, 1 larger Pleco (the one I thought was a bristlenose, till he grew up) and 2 long fin Albino Bristlenoses.
The other tank has 2 Angels, 4 Cories, 1 Bristlenose, 1 clown pleco and 1 new one (don't remember the name, but will stay small), also 2 small Rummy nosed tetras and 2 Rams that are several years old.
So, I would think these Plecos would get rid of the Algae! Wouldn't cha :dk:
Careful, don't use razor blades if the tank is plexi.
Most plecs don't eat green spot algae. Not all plecs eat all algaes and most algaes found in aquariums aren't the ones they eat in the wild. This is the very reason so many run into trouble when they purchase plecs as algae eaters to clean their tanks.
Most plecs don't eat green spot algae. Not all plecs eat all algaes and most algaes found in aquariums aren't the ones they eat in the wild. This is the very reason so many run into trouble when they purchase plecs as algae eaters to clean their tanks.
very true, do not use razor if tank is Plexi.
Only on glass. Sorry thanks Lornek for picking this up. cheers jk :thumbup:
Only on glass. Sorry thanks Lornek for picking this up. cheers jk :thumbup: