Help with algae
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dkpate
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To get rid of algae, you can do a blackout for 3 days. The reason you have it is probably because of too much light.
Blueiz
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What lighting do you have on the tank, and how long do you leave it on for?
As dk said, a blackout will get rid of the algae, however in most scenarios it has to be for at least ten days. But, if you don't find the source and fix it from there it will keep coming back.
You describe the algae as really hard to scrub off, this is most likely spot algae and nothing will touch this as far as algae eaters. The easiest way to get it off the glass is to use a razor blade (do not use a razor blade if you have an acrylic tank).
As dk said, a blackout will get rid of the algae, however in most scenarios it has to be for at least ten days. But, if you don't find the source and fix it from there it will keep coming back.
You describe the algae as really hard to scrub off, this is most likely spot algae and nothing will touch this as far as algae eaters. The easiest way to get it off the glass is to use a razor blade (do not use a razor blade if you have an acrylic tank).
Sounds like green spot algae. Check the nitrites and nitrates. I use a credit/gift card to scrap my tanks and they are glass. Do a large water change after scraping then reduce how long your lights are on.
I have gotten rid of mine in planted tanks with reduced light, scraping and water changes. It does take awhile but it does work.
I have gotten rid of mine in planted tanks with reduced light, scraping and water changes. It does take awhile but it does work.
Afternoon Snack
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Nerite snails are algae scraping machines.
The algae is almost black and covers the glass and rocks and deco. I will check levels when I get home and also try to get a picture. The lighting I leave on for about 12 hours or so and its just two of these....
Walmart.com: Lights of America: 10 Watt Mini Fluorescent Aquarium Bulb, 1 ct: Fish
I leave the lights on in my 36G for like 16 hours or more and there is no algae in there.
Walmart.com: Lights of America: 10 Watt Mini Fluorescent Aquarium Bulb, 1 ct: Fish
I leave the lights on in my 36G for like 16 hours or more and there is no algae in there.
Blueiz
Aquarium Advice FINatic
How long do you leave the lights on?
Blueiz
Aquarium Advice FINatic
That is way to long, even if you have live plants. Cut the lighting back to a maximum of 8 hours, and if you don't have live plants, only turn the lights on when you are viewing the fish-or as minimal as you can.
I use the same lights as you do and run them for 12 hours. No C02, substrate is 1/2 inch potting soil, about 2 inches of fluorite and still haven't had a problem with algae.
What type of substrate do you use? Play sand has silica in it and will cause algae.
What type of substrate do you use? Play sand has silica in it and will cause algae.
