i have 3 jack dempsey fish and i am having problem controling alge in my tank what can in do to get rid of it

Answer 1

This is a difficult concept to understand, but cleaner tanks grow algae faster. It’s important to remember that algae growth is a natural, normal process in any aquarium and is not harmful to the tank or the fish, in fact, some fish, such as mollies, require an algae-laden tank. For instance, if a section of the ocean floor is swept completely clean of life by a hurricane, the first organism to start growing back is algae. Just like after a hurricane, when you clean your aquarium and all of the decorations thoroughly, you leave no algae behind. In this bright, squeaky-clean environment, algae grows back more rapidly than it would if you left a small amount of algae somewhere in the tank. This is especially true in aquariums, where there is bright white coral or gravel that reflects more light. The reason for this accelerated growth is that, if there is no algae left in the tank, there is no competition for nutrients that the algae feeds on. If you leave a few rocks or pieces of coral in a tank with a good growth of algae on them, that algae will consume nutrients in the water, which helps to control new growth. Additionally, algae is a relatively primitive organism, so it doesn’t stand a chance when competing against more advanced plants or photosynthetic corals in these types of aquariums, so having a lot of plants can help control algae growth. Light and nutrients in the water are the major causes of algae growth. You can help control the regrowth of algae in your aquarium by moving your aquarium away from windows or other light sources; turning your lights off as much as possible; not overfeeding your aquarium; Don't allow dying fish, plants, food or other decaying material to remain in the tank; keep one or several pieces of rock or coral in your tank covered with algae. Don't use light colored decorations, rocks or substrate. If you do not already have an external canister filter on your aquarium, install one. By using large quantities of chemical removal material in these filters, you can help prevent algae growth. Protein skimmers in marine tanks also help to reduce algae growth in the aquarium. Install an ultraviolet sterilizer on the tank. Besides controlling parasites in the water, these devices also kill algae cells in the water before they can grow in your tank.

Answer 2

Why would you want to? Green algae is good for the system, it takes nitrates from the water and adds oxygen. Fish can munch on it and it will help them grow. If however the algae you have is not green, its brown or red or purple, that indicates an imbalace in the system. That stuff is not good. Simply wipe it off and change the water. Leave all the green you can stand to look at. I only wipe off the front glass and my tank is blanketed in green! If green water is your problem, 2 ways to get rid of it, 1. water changes (and it will return) 2. U.V. light filter (get rid of it completely). The green will still grow on the tank sides and rocks, it will eliminate it in the water only. You can't get rid of it completely, you could wipe everything off once a week but it will come back, don't waste your time. Focus on strict tank maintenence insted.

Answer 3

Do you have any algae eaters like those little catfish type or any snails or koolie loaches??? They all help to control algae. Algae is natural, just needs to be kept in balance.

You also don't want to overfeed your fish.

Check with your local fish/pet store and a person there can tell you how many algae eaters to get, based on the size of your aquarium.

Answer 4

in case you are able to set up yet another tank that would help. pass the mothers and dads to the different tank and pass away the fry the place they're. interior the recent tank set up placed a divider interior the middle. this might provide up the pair from breeding at the same time as you boost the fry to a length the place you are able to unload as many as you desire. that's going to additionally provide the adults time to get waiting to reproduce back. you will possibly be able to desire to constantly provide them time to condition for the subsequent breeding. in case you won't be able to establish yet another tank placed a divider in between the commonplace tanks and pass the mothers and dads to the alternative element of the divider.

Answer 5

Keep the light off.
Feed less..
Use an anti-algae product.
Do a partial water change/
Give more information about your set-up.Scrape off all algae from the glass with a sponge.

Answer 6

is the algea green of brown if it is brwon you are ocer feeding if it is green the safest thing to do is just rub it off with a sponge that you use only in your tank