hi my tank just had an algae bloom about a week ago. i have white gravel in my tank and it is now covered in green algae. is there any way that i can get rid of this algae on the gravel?
GETTING RID OF ALGAE
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you can try and agitate your substrate and remove it with a siphon when you do your water change.
Feed your aquatic life less, move the tank away from direct sunlight, and change the amount of light the tank gets.
A combination of any of those should help. If it doesn't seem to work you may need to buy a UV light.
Many fish and animals feed of algae but its irresponsible to buy them for that soul purpose, and fish don't always act the same when put in different tanks with different water quality.
Feed your aquatic life less, move the tank away from direct sunlight, and change the amount of light the tank gets.
A combination of any of those should help. If it doesn't seem to work you may need to buy a UV light.
Many fish and animals feed of algae but its irresponsible to buy them for that soul purpose, and fish don't always act the same when put in different tanks with different water quality.
Biggest thing is usually light. Leave the lights off for a few days and cover the tank up with a blanket. I always try to avoid using chemicals to treat stuff.