Algae

[glock26]

I have alot of algae build up in tank. wondering how to get rid of it. I use magnet scraper and just got new aqauclear 50. Light is only on 8-10 hours daily. Also do water changes everv2 weeks. Doesn't get any sun either. Any suggestions?

 

[ColoradoMollies]

Do you have anyone in there who eats algae? Snail? Pleco? Other vegetarian fish?

 

[Fresh2o]

Is the algae on the glass walls, decor, or the water?
Reduce the lighting to 6 hours. You can slowly increase up to 8 hours when things get under control.
You could try doing water changes once a week.

 

[glock26]

Do you have anyone in there who eats algae? Snail? Pleco? Other vegetarian fish?

Cories was thinking to get otocinclus algae eater.

 

[Tank Mate]

I recently added 4 ottos to my 55 litre tank and they do a fantastic job of managing the algae. They've only been there a week and a half but haven't had to scrape the glass yet!

 

[MrBetta]

I have an overstock planted tank. Few snails, dose excel once a week.Light is 6-8hrs a day. I think fast grower plants/floating plants helps take the nutrients.

 

[toolman]

Is the algae on the glass walls, decor, or the water?
Reduce the lighting to 6 hours. You can slowly increase up to 8 hours when things get under control.
You could try doing water changes once a week.

Less light! Fresh know his stuff.

 

[glock26]

Is the algae on the glass walls, decor, or the water?
Reduce the lighting to 6 hours. You can slowly increase up to 8 hours when things get under control.
You could try doing water changes once a week.

Glass,decor, and sand

 

[Coursair]

What kind of light fixture are you using ?

Watch how much you feed.
Weekly PWC
Reduce lighting as was suggested.

Cories don't eat Algae.

Add more plants [emoji6]