I keep having a problem with the light over my aquarium keeps getting alge on the cover. What could I do to stop this?
2006-08-13 14:53:33 · 7 answers · asked by sweetpeachiebear 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Thank you all for your answers!
2006-08-13 17:19:59 · update #1
Too much light makes algae grow. You either have too strong a bulb or are leaving it on too long.
2006-08-13 14:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by bcringler 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is normal ..the humidity from the water allows it to grow...that means that you have a good light sorce ...if plant life can grow...it is simulating nature more closely...so that is a good thing...i just wipe mine down when i think about it it usually comes off easily with a wet paper towel...the closer to nature will make your fish look their best and live longer get sick less ect. oohh i feed a little of the alge to my fish too..they love it
2006-08-13 15:06:26 · answer #2 · answered by Bekah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be that you're apparently using an incandescent bulb.
Think about switching to a fluorescent fixture instead. They run cooler, better lighting but not prone to creating algae.
If your tank is receiving sunlight during the day you might also want to relocate is elsewhere.
2006-08-13 14:59:59 · answer #3 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean it off once a week. That really is the best way, unless you want to get algae killer from a petstore. That will also kill any plants you have growing in the tank.
2006-08-13 14:59:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Change the bulb. As they age, they produce more lower spectrum light which encourages algea growth.
2006-08-13 16:09:58 · answer #5 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The algae is forming because the light is getting wet, maybe your fish or filter is splashing it?
2006-08-13 14:58:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
may be you need to lower your water lever on your tank,or regulate your air stone
2006-08-13 15:55:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋