Algae growth

[Catfishguy721]

Hey guys,
I have noticed some algae growth on the stones in my fish tank. How can I get rid of algae without buying a pleco? My rtc and tsn/rtc hybrid will eat any other fish in the tank, or at least kill, so what are my options. Also anyone have live plants to lower nitrates and ammonia?


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[JKM]

It's best if you post a pic of the algae, different algae = different strategy to rid the tank of it.

 

[Skittle]

Take the rocks out and scrub with a wire brush and hot water. To help prevent it have lights on for less time. Live plants will help lower nitrates but lare catfish like that dont realy like to tolerate them IME. your best bet would be to try pothos, which may or may not be tolerated by the catfish


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[Aquaticfan]

It's best if you post a pic of the algae, different algae = different strategy to rid the tank of it.

This is true. BEsides elimination your will also need to correct the issues to keep it from re-occuring

 

[Catfishguy721]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaRYredhgno

Maybe u can see it in the video. The algae is like dark green or black. The cats have light all during the day. Does fluorescent grow algae faster than led?

I heard some people buy some Home Depot plant that goes on top of the tank and lowers nitrates.


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[Aquaticfan]

cant see it in the video. Is it hairy looking and growing on stuff? Or is it slimy looking and growing on the substrate and glass?

Take a look at this

http://www.theplantedtank.co.uk/algae.htm

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaRYredhgno

Maybe u can see it in the video. The algae is like dark green or black. The cats have light all during the day. Does fluorescent grow algae faster than led?

I heard some people buy some Home Depot plant that goes on top of the tank and lowers nitrates.

I think if you cut the light substantially or completely (if there is some ambient room light), the algae should go away. I never had any lights on any of my tanks except dim lights for my basement pond. Fluorescent or LED - don't matter AFAIK for your situation.

Yes, that's the pothos vine that was mentioned. Peace lily is another good one to try.

 

[Catfishguy721]

Not the Hairy stuff more slimy. The catfish react well to having the lights on and the room basically has zero ambient light


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