2006-06-29 16:16:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
you sound as though the aquarium is facing a window from the front or the sides of the doorway or you lieave the over head light on most of the time. If so, either move you tank to a different location or block the sides facing the tank (unless it is the from that is facing a window) by using some tank coverings with pixs on them or decorative tissue paper etc. 90% of the time the fast algae growth is due to one of these two problems
2006-06-29 16:32:08 · answer #1 · answered by gInber 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If your tank is in direct sunlight for long periods of time, you'll have to move the tank to a less sunny spot. Another option is to buy some Flying Foxes (they can be put in a saltwater or freshwater tank) or other algae eating fish. A fish tank is always going to have algae. It signifies that the tank is healthy. Algae is definitly annoying, even though if means the tank is healthy!
2006-06-29 16:39:08 · answer #2 · answered by Aqua 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have it near a window, move it. Sunlight will cause algae to grow in a matter of days.
If it isn't near a window, then I have no clue. Try taking a water sample in to a reputable pet store. They might be able to tell you what the problem is.
Good Luck!
2006-06-29 16:21:19 · answer #3 · answered by Jen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it in direct sunlight? If so, close the curtains or consider moving the tank.
How are your nitrates and kH? Are they high? Try doing a water change.
Does the temperature fluctuate on the high side at all? Keep an eye on it.
How often do you keep your aquarium light on? Try turning it off for a couple of days.
Good luck!
2006-06-29 16:20:25 · answer #4 · answered by birdistasty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are special lights that you can buy to help with an algae tank. There are also different products out there that will help. I use the website www.liveaquaria.com, it is very helpful.
2006-06-29 16:21:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1)do more water changes.2)do not have your light running for more than 8 hrs a day,and 3)buy 2or3 blennies,they will keep your alage away within 2 weeks.
2006-06-30 02:59:58 · answer #6 · answered by oscar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some excellent salt water algae eaters... They'll clean it up in no time... goto fish store and ask for it..
2006-06-29 18:03:10 · answer #7 · answered by Bloo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some snails they will eat the algae.
2006-06-29 16:19:38 · answer #8 · answered by parshooter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋