2007-01-30 08:45:50 · 3 answers · asked by Abby 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
It can act as a bio-indicator. If no algae will grow in your tank, something is radically wrong.
Other benefits have been cited above: it generates oxygen, which is good for the fish. It can trap nitrates, especially macroalgae (plants). It is food for some fish and invertebrates, part of a balanced diet.
Some of it looks cool. I like bubble algae, for example. Some red macroalgae looks great.
2007-01-30 09:29:15 · answer #1 · answered by Murphy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it won't do anything for ammonia or nitrite, but it will help reduce nitrates and phosphates. Unfortunately the amount of algae you would need in the tank to make any noticeable difference would generally not be tolerable by the fish keeper.
It will also become a food for algae eating fish, and help occupy the time of algae grazers like mbuna.
2007-01-30 16:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
its a plant that reduces ammonia and nitrites and oxygenates the water. unfortunately its hard to see through while its growing on the sides of your aquarium.
2007-01-30 16:51:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋