christine2012
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How can I stimulate algae growth in my tank?
How can I stimulate algae growth in my tank?
I leave my lights on for extra time when I want more algae.
MissSmish said:Yup, just get some clean river rocks, a tray with dechlorinated water in it, put the rocks in the tray and put the tray in the sun. Works a treat, but it can take a couple of days in some cases.
Pton46 said:Well, you need to come to my Oscar Tank it is stupid with Algae actually looking into a (can't believe I'm considering) a Bristle nosed Pleco.
My tank has over 12 hours of light, in my basement and home office.
Need to cut back on the lights
MissSmish said:LOL no, I mean just smooth rocks, I use the vase ones too, after scrubbing them in treated water (dechlorinated with Prime). Basically any smooth, non porous rocks that don't bubble if you put vinegar on them. If you leave it out in the sun for 2-3 days you should see algae in there. I don't know how it works, it just does lol!