need advice on keeping ray tanks algae free

[ado124]

Thanks for the advice guys, i'll give each a try.

 

[Nic]

water changes.... mag float and a aquamop for the hard to reach places...

 

[abortedsoul]

I have never had an algae problem. If you set up a drip system with a decent flow, you don’t really provide it enough nitrates to survive. I have a tank scrubber brush, but I’ve never really used it.

For small accumulations of whatever, you can always use one of those in-tank magnetic cleaners.

 

[Austin]

I have never had an algae problem. If you set up a drip system with a decent flow, you don’t really provide it enough nitrates to survive. I have a tank scrubber brush, but I’ve never really used it.

For small accumulations of whatever, you can always use one of those in-tank magnetic cleaners.

same here. i don't grow algae in any of my tanks. have magfloats but don't use them but once every few weeks.

 

[Deaths Sting]

i have mag float...but.. i hardy ever use it...i have virtually 0 algae on my tank ever!

the tank is kept out of the sun and i don't use any lighting...
the tank also has very good circulation/filtration.

 

[Nic]

i have mag float...but.. i hardy ever use it...i have virtually 0 algae on my tank ever!

the tank is kept out of the sun and i don't use any lighting...
the tank also has very good circulation/filtration.

i kept a tank dark for the most part all the time... had a nasty algea bloom form... basically opposite of photosynthesis... 55w UV and i got it cleared... best bet is just to keep your lights on a timer...

 

[abortedsoul]

i kept a tank dark for the most part all the time... had a nasty algea bloom form... basically opposite of photosynthesis... 55w UV and i got it cleared... best bet is just to keep your lights on a timer...

Sure that was algae? :\

 

[DavidW]

Algae is usually a result of too many organic nutrients in the water ( phosphates etc from pH buffers are a common cause) . A lot of light and you get green algae, not much light and you get brown algae, either way you get algae.
To kill it use UV sterilization. Whether you have algae or not you still need to wipe down the glass surfaces of your tank . "Cleanliness is next to Godliness"

 

[Lupin]

Algae is usually a result of too many organic nutrients in the water ( phosphates etc from pH buffers are a common cause) . A lot of light and you get green algae, not much light and you get brown algae, either way you get algae.
To kill it use UV sterilization. Whether you have algae or not you still need to wipe down the glass surfaces of your tank . "Cleanliness is next to Godliness"

Well said, David! You don't need a fish to do the task for you. Algae is part of the ecosystem.

 

[Rebel Souljah]

i use a sweet in-tank UV STERILIZER!!!