Algae problem

[xfactor6699]

So u have a betta tank that is going through an algae problem would like to see what people would do...the only reason I ask is because I can handle algae on glass but I have a lot of slate and I want it off of there

 

[Fishkeeper26]

How long are your lights on?

I use a toothbrush to scrub my rocks

 

[xfactor6699]

10 hours....i have a lot of slate and I can't take the rocks out

 

[Fishkeeper26]

Cut the lighting down to 8 hours a most! if you don't have any live plants, try a black out for a few days to kill the algae

 

[xfactor6699]

Yeah I have plants so thee black out can't happen...

 

[Fishkeeper26]

Still try cutting the lighting down to 8 hours a day, two 4 hours periods work good!

 

[eco23]

Yeah I have plants so thee black out can't happen...

A blackout is fine in a planted tank. Plants get shipped every day in total darkness for long periods of time. They might look a little rough afterwards...but it won't be the end of the world for them. IMO it should make them grow even stronger after because the algae (if destroyed) won't be as much of a competing source for nutrients.

 

[siva]

I am usually guilty of having my lights on too long but, 1 nerite snail per 5 gals should keep the tank pretty spotless.

 

[xfactor6699]

I am usually guilty of having my lights on too long but, 1 nerite snail per 5 gals should keep the tank pretty spotless.

I thought about snails but have no lid....one other thing what eats what I believe is also hair algae (i think)