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move tank away from any sunlight and/or cut down on duration of tank lighting (about 8-10 hours only), have 'siesta' period in between of 1-2 hours (algae needs long continuous period of lights). If really bad, switch off lights completely for a few days. move tank away from any sunlight and/or cut down on duration of tank lighting (about 8-10 hours only), have 'siesta' period in between of 1-2 hours (algae needs long continuous period of lights). If really bad, switch off lights completely for a few days.

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buy a plescostomus fish from your local fish shop! They are indeed a great addition to a fish tank. They get rid of the algae of your fish tank. Believe it or not, Plesco's live their lives eating algae! I've had mine for about 2 years and it's still doing good, not 1 sign of algae :)
Try having the light on for a shorter time, the alge will grow slower. Getting a catfish might also work as well, but my catfish have trouble cleaning my whole tank.

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Keeping algae growing is simple. One, you can just never clean the tank. (Unpreferable.)
Or two, when you DO clean the tank, only take out a quarter to a third of the water at a time. Why? Well, fish adapt to their tank water, so too much change will cause to much stress and too much stress will kill your fish. Also because it won't take out all of the good, algae-growing bacteria that fish and the water and the plants all produce. That way, you
can keep algae growing and still let your fish tank be able to look at without gagging.

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I would advice you to grow snails which feed on algae.

Also small fish which have algae as their primary source of food should also be grown.

Proper lighting should also be provided.

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You can buy an algae eater if is gets along with your fish. To remove it you can buy special sponges or magnetic things you rub on the outside of the glass and it removes it. Never use a regular sponge as it may have been used for cleaning other things and most likely contains dangerous chemicals that will kill all of your fish.

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Algae are grown by fishes nutrients.They grow in 2 ways, temperature and varried light.

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Aquarium snails

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The bowl of water fell out

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How do you get rid of Chara algae?

Get on the INTERNET and locate a company that sells pond chemicals. Call them and ask about Copper Sulfate and Cutrine Plus. Both will eradicate the algae.


Do fishtanks exist?

yes. There is such such thing as a fishtank. you keep fish in it


What is a kinds of fish eat algae?

Most fish will not eat only algae, and will eat anything else you put in and leave the algae untouched, instead. If you want to add something to a tank in order to get rid of algae, I recommend a snail or some shrimp. Or you could take a clean rag and wipe it off the tank.


If you have a severe black algae problem that you have been mitigating for years and can't get rid of can getting a very dark blue liner help to hide the black algae stains?

In a word ~ NO. If the algae bloom is that severe maybe a replaster is in order. Sounds like you need to be more diligent on chemistry in the pool along with proper filtration among other things. Sounds like a problem of neglect. Black algae will bore into the plaster unlike green algae. It is very difficult to get rid of especially on rough plaster. You cannot cover over it or paint over it. Oh, the dark blue liner or any liner can and will cover and hide the algae problem but you will still have the algae problem and in fact compound the problem. The algae could bore through the new liner and then where will you be - - right back in the same boat. k


What are three main groups of algae?

---- Green Algae: A very common variety, It is often found floating free in the water, and also clings to the pools walls. Unlike severe copper precipitation green algae reduces water clarity, Green algae's also appear as "spots" on surfaces, in rough places, or areas where circulation is low.Yellow Algae: This variety of algae clings to walls and is also referred to as mustard algae. It is generally found on the shady side of the pool, is sheet forming, and difficult to eradicate completely. This variety is resistant to normal chlorine levels and requires extra effort to eradicate.Black Algae: the hardest algae to get rid of, Black algae has a root system and a protective waxy coating that makes eradication extremely difficult. Black algae appears as dark black or blue/green spots, about 3 or four millimetres across, They have roots that can extend into the plaster or tile grout, ----

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What the clear thick slimy stuff on top of the fishtank?

that would be algae there are certain types of fish that eat it


How do you get rid of green algae on indoor waterfall?

Algaecide can usually get rid of algae. Unless the water in circulating there is no way to prevent algae buildup on wet surfaces.


How do you get rid of algae in the creek in your backyard?

you cannot. algae may not be pretty, but it means your creek is extremely healthy. if it is in a fishtank, that means you do not need fishfood. plankton, which is a bacteria that is in water and eats dead things, gets rid of unhealthy substances i.e. unhealthy bacteria. plankton is healthy for animals to eat. algae forms from clumps of plankton. fish eat algae for food, and when fish naturally die (not from bacteria they eat), plankton eat the body. that is a pond food cycle. even people can eat algae (if they are immune from it, which people are not anymore). the cleanest water has algae in it. algae, tree roots, fish, dirt, insects, and plants are natures water filter. filtering out the substances you do not need. the leftover substances that people call "unhealthy" are the things you should be immune to, preventing sickness from the bacteria in that particular ecosystem.


When was The Haunted Fishtank created?

The Haunted Fishtank was created in 1989.


How do you get rid of a snail infestation in a fishtank?

u buy salt and sprinkle it on them...just a little not enough for death ... just pain and it won't be a problem


How do you get rid of algae?

Black light, Lava rocks, Running the filter, Getting a algae fish


Can not get rid of the algae and water stays cloudy?

Test for ortho phosphates


How do you get rid of Chara algae?

Get on the INTERNET and locate a company that sells pond chemicals. Call them and ask about Copper Sulfate and Cutrine Plus. Both will eradicate the algae.


Which is most likely the capacity of a fishtank?

25


How many gallons in fishtank 18x7x15?

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How do you get a fishtank bed in millsberry?

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Is black spot dangerous to you if you swim in it in a pool?

No Black algae can be found every where from the shower cubicle to the the water in the sea, unless you have some particular allergy to it there is nothing to worry about. However if there is algae in the pool, it is best to get rid of it as it will effect the effectiveness of the pools disinfection system, Black algae is particularly hard to get rid of and should always be tackled is quickly as possible