I have 2 55 gallon tanks. Recently both tanks broke out into substantial amounts of red algae. I was under the impresion that red algae was most common in marine tanks. One tank was previously set up as marine. I was curious if this could play a part in the outbreak. I did some water changes and treated for algae blooms. It now seems to be undercontrol, until this morning I noticed that I am now having a bloom of green algea in one tank. I was curious if anyone may have some incite into this algae bloom, or suggestions to get ride of the algae.
Red and Green Algae
- Thread starter Killabeas
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How long ago did you set them up? You may have too much leftover food or too much lighting.. I would suggest getting some plants to out compete the algae or get a pleco, although mystery snails work too. I personally use both. Also although its kinda rare, whatever water you are putting in may be inherently full of nutrients so promoting plant and algal growth... I guess you'd have to test for that to find out.
Mesna;3341325; said:
Both were set up within the last 6 months. I have plants in one tank that one has finaly stopped with the excesive bloom. The other tank is continuing to grow both types of algae red/green.