The first step in the monitoring of freshwater aquarium algae is acceptance of the fact that it will always be there; in fact, the growth of the algae is a positive sign that your tank is healthy. After you accept this basic truth, you can move after the battle zone and begin work on the control.
Adhering to good maintenance practices will allow 90% of your questions of the algae, by this we mean the proper nutritional habits, healthy biomass levels appropriate filtering systems and 10-15% weekly water changes with gravel vacuum.
Regardless of all your hard efforts will come a time when something is awry and your beautiful, pristine tank imminent explosion of algae, which will have to be dealt with. Armed with good information and a positive attitude will be victorious!
There are several types of freshwater aquarium algae and for each root cause and treatment plan will differ, but the plan for the battle is always the same: identify-invade-control. Here are several types of algae probably will have the opportunity to deal with at some point in your hobby and some suggestions for how to deal with them.
Brown algae
General for new tanks, it is also known as gravel or quartz algae. It is harmless for your fish and will usually disappear as your tank matures. Is often promoted by low levels of oxygen, insufficient light and excessive nitrates or silicates in the water column. Add stone air or two, putting in a new light and increase the photo period must provide for the first two reasons.
Test your nitrate levels if they are high, make small changes in (10%) water for several days, until the level drops; You will want to identify why your nitrate levels are high and that the main reason as well, otherwise you will return to where you started. If the silicates are a problem, your source of water is the most likely culprit; find another water source or add silicate absorption resins in your filter, you need to help alleviate this problem.
Beard algae
Also called red algae, it grows on the edges of the solid surfaces and prefers organic elements such as plants and logs of wood over other awards in your aquarium. It grows in dense patches and looks like a dirty green beard, grows quickly and is near impossible to remove by hand.
Affected plants may be taken by the aquarium in the infected leaves shall be removed and immersed in 5% bleach solution for 2 or 3 minutes-be sure to rinse thoroughly prior to the Aquarium. In the same manner may be removed, soaked in a 10% bleach solution for 15 minutes, rinsed entirely, allow to dry completely and then returned to the Aquarium.
Green algae
Often referred to as hair or thread algae, it is considered healthy for the algae, which will always exist in your bathtub and one that actually want! Is shown and algae will return sooner and grow faster in well cleaned tank against someone who is left with a few patches of seaweed. We recommend to leave a few awards, alongside to continue to occupy the nutrients in the water column.
Green water
Also called algal bloom has billions of microscopic unicellular algae suspended in water and is a direct result of too much light, usually from sunlight and high saturations of nutrients. They may be so bold, you won't be able to see more of an inch or two in the tank. Fortunately they are not dangerous for your fish can take several weeks to clear.
The main reason must be identified before moving forward-if it is sunlight, blocks the light or move the tank-it if nutrients, browse to the bases of support, identification of the problem and fix it. You can then examine its green water.
The introduction of the daphnia culture is one decision; they eat algae and then become food for your fish. In addition to blocking all light for a few days, the use of diatomic filter or UV sterilizer will help to clear his and water. Be careful to make changes in the water frequently, vacuuming the dead cells before they have chance to elevate nitrate levels.
Green spot algae
In fact, this is not growth at all. Green stains on your walls of the tank are microscopic animals called diatoms, which secrete hard calcium shell that green algae grow. The use of correct scraper/scrubber for the type of your tank during the sessions for support, you need to keep a handle on these little critters.
Blue-green algae
Green, blue, black or red colour, this is not seaweed! This is, cyanobacteria, which spreads quickly, it seems Sad and can cause considerable damage in short order. Phosphate is usually the driver behind this scourge; high levels of organic waste or anaerobic (low or no oxygen) conditions may be as well as assistants.
Clean, straight from the tank, reduce the source of light for several weeks and try organic chemical as Boyd Chemi Clean or a similar product. Check your tap water for phosphates if levels are elevated, find another source for your changes to the water. Used good procedures for cleaning and water, be patient and leave it. You will prevail in the end.
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