Questions about algae.

[Deathstar31]

Hello! So I have a 10 gallon tank set up, but algae is the worst. The algae just keeps coming back. What are some ways to get rid of it? I have fish in there and want to be careful with them. I will try to reduce light. Thanks in advance!

 

[_Fried_Bettas_]

Algae in a new tank is common, in particular diatoms. You haven't given much information. Too much light: duration and/or intensity, and too many nitrates/phosphates are factors that you can control. Adding CO2 can also solve algae issues, but most people don't want to bother with it in a small tank. Some algae is normal in a healthy planted tank, and you can expect to have to clean some off of glass and hardscape.

 

[WonderfulEarth136]

Hello! So I have a 10 gallon tank set up, but algae is the worst. The algae just keeps coming back. What are some ways to get rid of it? I have fish in there and want to be careful with them. I will try to reduce light. Thanks in advance!

Do you have any snails or other glass cleaners/ algae eaters? Doing water changes also may help

 

[MagnifcentBett]

This article is really helpful!

Thread 'Algae Management & Algae Myths: Updated Version'

Apr 14, 2021

Algae management is often one of the most difficult and irritating aspects of the planted aquarium hobby. Without the right management, it is easy for algae blooms to get out of hand, which often leads to a ruined aesthetic and algae-smothered plants. Such issues can often lead to frustration and quitting the hobby altogether. This guide is intended to help aquarists to manage algae specifically within the context of a planted aquarium, which is a unique type of system in its own respect.

Managing algae within a planted aquarium is much different than managing algae in ponds, lakes, or...

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[Redshark1]

I didn't have any algae in this mature 14 gallon tank (pictured) which was heavily planted. The same tank today without any plants and lights only needs a glass wipe every few weeks. Occupants are five African dwarf frogs.

The 14 gallon was replaced by a 45 gallon for growing plants and that needs plant pruning as well as a fortnightly glass wipe. I let the plants grow up and then cut them down to the base.

Some things that help me avoid algae without using CO2 is keeping low stock, controlling feeding, getting the plants growing strongly, minimising light strength and duration and avoiding fertilisers or fertile substrates.

I feel it is a question of getting things in balance then keeping them there.

 

[Deathstar31]

Do you have any snails or other glass cleaners/ algae eaters? Doing water changes also may help

I have snails and do do water changes.

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I didn't have any algae in this mature 14 gallon tank (pictured) which was heavily planted. The same tank today without any plants and lights only needs a glass wipe every few weeks. Occupants are five African dwarf frogs.

The 14 gallon was replaced by a 45 gallon for growing plants and that needs plant pruning as well as a fortnightly glass wipe. I let the plants grow up and then cut them down to the base.

Some things that help me avoid algae without using CO2 is keeping low stock, controlling feeding, getting the plants growing strongly, minimising light strength and duration and avoiding fertilisers or fertile substrates.

I feel it is a question of getting things in balance then keeping them there.

Thanks for the great info.

This article is really helpful!

Thread 'Algae Management & Algae Myths: Updated Version'

Apr 14, 2021

Algae management is often one of the most difficult and irritating aspects of the planted aquarium hobby. Without the right management, it is easy for algae blooms to get out of hand, which often leads to a ruined aesthetic and algae-smothered plants. Such issues can often lead to frustration and quitting the hobby altogether. This guide is intended to help aquarists to manage algae specifically within the context of a planted aquarium, which is a unique type of system in its own respect.

Managing algae within a planted aquarium is much different than managing algae in ponds, lakes, or...

• Vishaquatics
• Replies: 5
• Forum: Aquarium Plants

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Thankyou! I will look into this.