Best Algae Killer?

[Davey_8313]

What is the best medicine to destroy algae in a fish tank? Not on the glass, but an algae bloom. My 75 has started to get a little green lately and I want to get it under control before it gets too bad...

 

[akskirmish]

Water changes.

And figure out why you have one-Then solve the problem.

 

[bluehairman]

don't use them.
i did and it kills fish.

 

[crisper]

Turn off the tank lights and cut back on feeding.

 

[Davey_8313]

What could cause one?

 

[Davey_8313]

Turn off the tank lights and cut back on feeding.

Only leave it on for a couple hours each night?

 

[bluehairman]

Only leave it on for a couple hours each night?

do you leave your tank lights on 24/7?
fish sleep too you know!
turn lights off at night..

 

[Davey_8313]

I don't leave 'em on 24/7, lol. I read somewhere online to leave them on 8-10 hours a day though...

 

[bluehairman]

do a lil water change every day and keep the lights off until it clears up.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1805648

 

[Davey_8313]

So just keep the lights completely off and cover the aquarium w/ a blanket?