Healthy pets or references Ways to Remove Algae from a Fish Tank Your fish tank will always include algae. With careful planning and preparation, algae in a fish tank can be controlled. In this manner, the plant won’t cause your fish any issues.
Various types of algae that can thrive in aquariums You must identify the type of algae in a fish tank before attempting to remove it. These are brown algae. It is sometimes referred to as silica algae or gravel. Even though brown algae don’t look good, they are harmless and quite simple to remove. It may eventually disappear, however it usually occurs in new tanks
If algae’s growing on your live plants, gently wipe them down. For stubborn algae, you can dip the plants in a weak bleach solution (about 5–10%) for a few minutes — just make sure to rinse really well so it doesn’t harm your fish.
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Too much sun = algae explosion.
Watch the lighting
Only keep your tank lights on for 8–10 hours a day. Use a timer if you tend to forget.
Don’t overfeed your fish
If they’re not finishing their food in 3–5 minutes, you’re probably feeding too much. Extra food just turns into algae fuel.
Do small water changes weekly
Changing out about 10–15% of the water each week keeps the nutrient levels balanced and makes a big difference.
Consider live plants
They use the same nutrients algae do, so they kind of “outcompete” it.
Skipping regular water changes
High levels of phosphate or nitrate in the water.
How to Cut Down on Algae (Without Overcomplicating It)
