natmag05
Aquarium Advice Newbie
I received a 20 gallon tank in March and it has been doing quite well until recently. I have completed 25% water changes at least every two weeks and sometimes every week because of the amount of algae. It covers everything from the entire floor of the tank to the plastic plants. Even after cleaning you can see the algae reappearing within days.
The next time I change the water I am going to try moving the tank. It is in a room that gets some sun during the day but I have kept the blinds shut in an unsuccessful attempt to shade the tank. I read on one of the postings that you should keep a tank completely dark and not feed the fish for four days in order to help rid it of excess algae. I am not sure that this is appropriate for my situation. I am open to all suggestions on how to keep the tank looking better between cleanings.
The next time I change the water I am going to try moving the tank. It is in a room that gets some sun during the day but I have kept the blinds shut in an unsuccessful attempt to shade the tank. I read on one of the postings that you should keep a tank completely dark and not feed the fish for four days in order to help rid it of excess algae. I am not sure that this is appropriate for my situation. I am open to all suggestions on how to keep the tank looking better between cleanings.