grimlock3000
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My tank is just turning three weeks old. I have 8 small fish in it, which I found out was too many fish for a new tank after the fact. My fish are two dwarf guoramis, two peppered cats, and four tetras. Anyway, I have been doing 10-15% water changes about every other day to keep the ammonia in line. all of the fish still look healthy. Starting two days ago, my tank is developing an algae problem. I have an AquaTech 5-15 filter, 50 watt heater, and a 14 inch air stone in the tank set to bubble very slowly. The tank light is usually on between 6 and 12 hours a day. It is hard to get the lights on and off at a consistent time but I am working on it. My hood does not have a timer or anything.
The algae is noticable on almost every plant in the tank and spreading. It is green/dark green in color. What can I do to try and help remove the algae without hurting the fish or the break in cycle for the tank? Or is this normal and I should just keep changing the water? When do I start to worry?
The algae is noticable on almost every plant in the tank and spreading. It is green/dark green in color. What can I do to try and help remove the algae without hurting the fish or the break in cycle for the tank? Or is this normal and I should just keep changing the water? When do I start to worry?