i got a new 55 gal tank and got some algae eaters and some goldfish , how do i make algae grow faster?
(the fish tank can not get direct sunlight, its not near a window)
2006-11-27 09:25:53 · 4 answers · asked by shady hardcore 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Problem 1. too little algae- Light and nutrients make algae. I would suggest getting algae wafers instead of growing algae but you can feed more often and leave the tank light on more
Problem 2. Fish compatability- Gold fish are cool water fish and 90% of algae eaters (probably the ones you have) are warm water fish. You are putting the fish together and lowering their immune system. You have a potential fish germfest on your hands. You need to research your fish and fix this problem or you will have a bunch of sick and/or dead fish.
2006-11-28 07:41:35 · answer #1 · answered by weebles 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can leave the light on and put a heater in if you don't already have one. Use some algae discs as well-so the algae eaters get different nutrients.
2006-11-27 09:38:22 · answer #2 · answered by Kirstin A 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
algea grows maturally and takes time but really the only thing you can do to make it go faster is leave the lights on 24/7
2006-11-27 12:43:41 · answer #3 · answered by curls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave the lights on all the time it will grow.
2006-11-27 09:29:58 · answer #4 · answered by LADY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋