algae

[luk00]

hey guys, i have an 80 gal tank with gravel and starting to get algae, anyone know the best algae eaters cheap and local?

 

[Coursair]

Don't buy Algae Eaters. Unless you like them. They won't eat all kinds of algae.

Algae is caused by
Too much light
Overfeeding
Not enough water changes
Or some sort of imbalance.

Reduce lighting to 6 hours daily.
Pay attention to food leftovers
Up your water changes and/or add flow or filtration.

 

[luk00]

Don't buy Algae Eaters. Unless you like them. They won't eat all kinds of algae.

Algae is caused by
Too much light
Overfeeding
Not enough water changes
Or some sort of imbalance.

Reduce lighting to 6 hours daily.
Pay attention to food leftovers
Up your water changes and/or add flow or filtration.

alright, when i have it is there any way to get ride of some

 

[PlatyTetra831]

If you want an algae eater I would say amano shrimp but you have to buy a lot to put a dent in algae especially in a tank your size

 

[V227]

You might consider a bristlenose pleco. I have one in my 65 gal. Grow out tank and he does a good job keeping the algae under control. The bristlenose doesn't grow very large as compared to the common Pleco, and is a very good looking fish. They are very hardy and long lived if well cared for. Little ones cost between $5 - $8 at my LFS.