57 Stopping that !@!@ Algae Plague
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This article is from the Beginning Fishkeeping FAQ, by Thomas Narten with numerous contributions by others.
57 Stopping that !@!@ Algae Plague
In this last section, we bring up popular issues that come up after
your tank has been running for a while.
You should first be aware that not all algae is ``bad''; Algae, like
plants, feed off nutrients in the tank, so a good crop of
regularly-harvested algae can help keep the pollution levels in check
(this is the principle behind ALGAL SCRUBBER filtration). Likewise,
algae plagues are usually symptoms of overfeeding or not enough water
changes. The best thing to do is to learn what is causing the plague,
and eliminate that cause. Test your nitrate and/or ammonia. Increase
your water change volume and/or frequency, or feed your fish less.
There are also a number of chemical remedies for specific algae types,
and algae-eating fish which will consume some algaes. For full
details, including specific remedies, please consult the ALGAE SECTION
of the DISEASE FAQ.
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