Suisse

I have Massive green algae problem that's clouding up my fish tank...

what should i do??

its already cycled, running for about a month now...

there are fish

Butterfly

Is the tank cycled? Does it have fish in it?
Carol

Suisse

Anyone have any advice?

atmmachine816

Sounds like she's trying to help.

Look here http://www.fishlore.com/Forum/4-fres...ng-over.0.html

tan.b

doesnt too much light cause algae? i've been lucky, so havent eexperienced this. i'm sure i've read somewhere on here about a 5 hours on, 5hours off rota or something like that, as the 5 hours on isnt enough to promote algae growth. i'm sure someone can fill in the gaps in my knowledge with the exact timings and help you. basically, less light = less algae! also, can you fit an algae eater in the tank? they'd have a feast! either way, try not to go down the quick fix chemical route as once you start, you'll never get out of it! good luck and keep us posted.

atmmachine816

Lighting plays part of the role in algae, also excess nutrients and a few other factors play a part also, hornwort helps use up excess nutrients that algae might use.

5 hours on 2 hours off 5 hours on supposedly stops the growth of algae as algae takes longer than plants to start photosynthesis but it's been debated whether it works or not.

Butterfly

Depends on what kind of algae it is. If it's green water a total black out for three ot four days and massive water changes will help.
Carol

tan.b

ATM - thought there was a 5 hour in there somewhere and summat to do with time it takes for photosynthesis!!!! i just couldnt recall the full info!! glad you had the answers as that's been buggin me all day!! Carols idea makes even more sense to get on top of it!!

Jeffhvacr02

Just wanna quick add something to this post even though it s old. If the tank has any kind of sunlight hitting the it, that can cause a massive algea growth of the green type, if that is the case relocation and a couple day blackout with solve the problem with many water changes. Good algea eaters are also good to help control algea too, less work for you free food for others.

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