how do i get alge 2 grow

[tfaceon]

my apt has no direct sun light and i keep my lights on my tank from 8am 2 10pm is their anthing i can do 2 get it 2 grow

 

[moto110]

Why do you want algae?

 

[tfaceon]

for the look and for smalll plecos its for my ten grow out tank and snails for my clown loches

 

[Alistriwen]

Two things: Check your lighting spectrum. May not be generating the right conditions for your algae. Also, algae feeds on excess nutrients so slacking a LITTLE bit on your water changes can help too. If your plecos are in there now they may be eating anything that grows before you see it.

 

[navygirl76]

Ali gave you great info! if i were you id switch spectrums, and they also make lights that are for plants and make algae grow-i would look into those.

 

[invisyblegypsey]

take yor buldbto lowes or a lfs and get a grow light thats what i use in my shrimp tank

 

[tfaceon]

thank you i will try the grow lights i cant slack on water changes i just cant bring my self to do it

 

[koop171]

You got any small drift wood the plecos will suck on that and maybe keep them off of other things so the algea has time to grow also

 

[tyl089]

put some extra plant fertilizer in your tanks. There's the extra nutrients for your algae.

or, start your own culture in another tank, or even a gallon jar. Just put it in the sun outside, and you'll have green water real quick.