Algae on river River Rocks

[arkmann]

I have algae on the surface of the river rocks in my tank. Although it doesn't hurt the fish, its an eyesore. What do you do to get rid of the algae on your driftwood or substrate (in my case, river rocks)? should I go ahead and brush them to clean them up? Muchas gracias.

 

[beblondie]

soak the rocks in a water 19 parts to bleach 1 part for 24 hours then rinse well in dechlorinated water that should do it

 

[arkmann]

soak the rocks in a water 19 parts to bleach 1 part for 24 hours then rinse well in dechlorinated water that should do it

Thanks beb, sounds like a lot of work consider there's about 100 rocks total. I'll try that if I feel industrious over the weekend.

 

[2004exrider]

Can you just turn them over?

Jimmy

 

[rallysman]

I'm always glad when I get a nice coating of algae on the rocks

 

[arkmann]

I'm always glad when I get a nice coating of algae on the rocks

Really? Why?

 

[arkmann]

Can you just turn them over?

Jimmy

I'm not that lazy...

 

[rallysman]

Really? Why?

I love the natural look. As long as it's not slimy green algae I like it.

 

[chesterthehero]

scrubby brush and a bucket of water....

 

[Mystix212]

Leave out in the sun for a day and scrub a bit with a steel scourer. This also removes any smells the algae had.