Letting Algae Grow in Your Tank

[Azabujuban]

I have a ten gallon community tank with live plants and have had it set up for about a year. I've been letting some algae go on the back wall of the tank to create a natural looking background for a few months but I am not sure if I should let it keep growing or if I should remove it.

Has anyone allowed algae to grow on some of their tank to provide a more natural appearance on their back wall? Is this a very bad idea?

Thanks.

 

[Mebbid]

Theres nothing wronv with algae, its just unsightly. If you want to grow it theres no reason not to

 

[TMRC Exotics]

An older keeper I know likes to let it cover the back wall. He thinks its a good thing. Is it beneficial in any way?

 

[MichaelM]

I let the back of mine get covered but now i canr get it off unless i tear the tank apart

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[Mebbid]

An older keeper I know likes to let it cover the back wall. He thinks its a good thing. Is it beneficial in any way?

Lots of fish pick at it.

I let the back of mine get covered but now i canr get it off unless i tear the tank apart

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Razor blade

 

[MichaelM]

I tryed the razor blade didnt work to well

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[TMRC Exotics]

My older fish keeping friend believed it was good for water quality. After some research I learned algae consumes ammonia, and to a lesser degree nitrite and nitrate.

 

[enrgizerbunny]

There's nothing wrong with algae, but some people don't like the look of it. The liners in outdoor fish ponds stay covered in a layer of green algae/slime all the time.

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[ImACoolguy]

If some one could confirm...

I've heard algae can also increase oxygen levels in the tank.

I have GSA in my planted tank and have to scrub it every few days. It's very unsightly but I imagine my fish don't care.

Caleb

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