I have my aquarium outside in my balcony where the sun hits it about 10 hours a day there is an awful amount?

Question

of algae. Would it be becuase of the sun ther is alot of algae in my tank ? Plz Solutions to this problem i used the algae free drops it dont help thank YOu!

Answer 1

Fishes are not born for indoor temperature and light controlled room. They do not come from such conditions, we make them adopt to such conditions. In normal and natural conditions, fishes live in water where the sun hits it for about 10-12 hours with various kinds of temperature. So you have actually created a natural athosphere for your fish, but algae could always remain a problem as you pointed out.

Saying the above, it is still unknown, wherever you stay, what kind of solar heat hits the aquarium. If you are in the middle east, it would be awfully strong and can hurt your fishes, while if you are in europe or asia, it should be ok during most part of the year. Sunlight will also help you to grow better and brighter plants in your tank, and create a natural atmosphere.

Answer 2

Child care is expensive, no doubt, but to answer this question a few things need to be considered. You didn't say how old you are, one would expect to pay an adult more than a child because you expect more from an adult. The girl is 8 years old, which means she doesn't require a great deal of "watching" or extra care as you would have with a small child. You said the mother used to pay $25/day, but is that something she could afford? If so, perhaps she would still be there. If you aren't happy with the current arrangements you should let her know because if you grow increasingly resentful it will show in the way you interact with the child and it isn't her fault. I would just let the mother know that you're happy to help her out if she needs you but your fees are $-- and leave the ball in her court. Another way to look at this is, since you have one child to care for, why not two, and earn twice the money while giving some other lucky parents a financial break.

Answer 3

Light and temperature are to very important perameters that you need to keep an eye on in your aquarium. An aquarium to close to a window or outside in your case, will be illuminated by direct sunlight, causing changes in water temperature and promoting extensive algae growth. Algae is good but too much can be harmful. I suggest you find a place to put your fish temporarily, a smaller aquarium, maybe a friend also has an aquarium, or if ther are nice enough a local pet shop will keep your fish for a while for a small fee of course, after you find a temporary home for your fish you should empty your tank of water move it to a better location inside your house, refill and let your new water complete its cycle, check temp. , pH , ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and any thing else that you usually test your water for. If all is ok your fish are ready to come home and should be fine.

Answer 4

I agree with Wes P - fish and plants may naturally grow in sunlight (and it is beneficial to them), but they grow outdoors in ponds, not glass aquaria! The glass will intensify the sun's rays and overheat the water. Coloring the water will only increase the the energy absorbed and heat the water further.

That said, if you want to keep your tank outdoors, try keeping it on the floor of your balcony and wrapping your tank with something light colored (and light proof) to reflect the sunlight. Also use some floating plants (water lettuce, water hyacinth, duckweed, salvinia, mosquito fern) to shade your fish. These will also help remove the nutrients that the algae is using as fertilizer and shade the algae, too. This will have the effect of a garden pool where you can look down on your fish from the top.

You'll still have to scrape and remove as much algae as you can and do frequent water changes (20-30% of the tank volume every week) to keep the nutrients down.

Another suggestion would be to use something to shade your tank so that it doesn't get direct sunlight - an umbrella, tarp, or awning if there's one.

Answer 5

I agree with Mantra.

However there is one way to control the algae, but it will turn your water blue. I am sorry I am not home to look at the bottle but it is a tint used for ponds that are in full sun. It is an algae block and a water conditioner. I think it is "ecofix". When I get home I will send you the brand name.

I have used it successfully for a tank I had to place near a window. Like I said the water will be tinted light blue. Many breeders of Angle fish will use this to keep direct lights off the eggs.

Answer 6

Your aquarium cannot be in direct sunlight at ALL. That is the cause for your algae. Get rid of the algae and put it in a spot that won't get direct sunlight. The fish don't appreciate it either and I bet the water gets wayyyyy to hot for them.

Answer 7

You are not supposed to have your aquarium in the sunlight like that get it inside your house where the sun doesn't dhine directly on it.

Answer 8

move your tank out of the sun thats what giving the algae

Answer 9

yes, get it out of the sun. you will also bake the fish as the sun will get hotter.