Algae Competes with Plants
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by Mark Fisher
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1998 ...
Algae Control is all Nutrient Control.
That's it. Pretty simple right. All you have to do is maintain the correct "Balance" and everything is great. Well this is at least the challenge. It is all about details.
Algae Common Types
Algae is one of the most common problems in a tank, whether it is planted or not. It is normally due to too much of one thing and not enough of the other.
Do algae eaters work? Yes, although they are far better at preventing a major algae outbreak than in cleaning up a tank that is already covered.
Spot algae: The small round green spots that appear on the sides of the aquarium are not algae. These are actually populations of diatoms, microscopic animals that secrete a hard silica shell on which green alga grows.
ALGAE!! Help!
ALGAE!! Help!
Algae is a very common problem. It's caused by two things: light and excessive waste.
Algae and water just go together and if you love fish aquariums, you're going to have to deal with algae. Small amounts of algae are actually healthy for the tank environment.
Algae eater, Sucking loach, Chinese algae eater, Indian algae eater
Golden colour form
Scientific name ...
Algae are a primitive form of plant life that every aquarist will encounter whether he likes it or not. The problem with algae is that there is no agreement as to what constitutes a problem in the first place! ...
Top Algae Flake Foods
Top Color Enhancing Foods
Top Flake Foods (General Purpose)
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Chinese algae eater, Indian algae eater, Algae eater, Sucking loach
Image gallery: Additional species photographs
Distribution Found in streams of Indohina and central Thailand.
Algae Control in your Freshwater Aquarium
Algae is generally a good sign. When you have algae growing in your tank, your tank is capable of supporting life on it's own, and that life is finding its way into your tank.
Algae Types
Blue-green, slime or smear algae
Grows rapidly in blue-green, slimy sheets. Spreads rapidly over almost everything and usually indicates poor water quality.
ALGAE OVERGROWTH
This overgrowth can be recognized by its greenish or yellow-brown color, (while whitish or gray filamentous masses, made up of bacteria and fungi, may also be mixed in with algae).
Algae are photosynthetic organisms that occur in most aquatic habitats.
Algae Control Tips:
Here's an strange sounding tip for reducing the time you spend cleaning algae from the glass: dose sodium silicate to promote a controlled population of diatoms. Diatoms! I know... bear with me.
Algae
What are these plants ? Where do they come from ? Why are they growing in my tank, and how do i control them or get rid of them ?
Algae: Controlling Growth in Freshwater and Saltwater Aquariums
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Algaecides, supplements and other products
There are many different products available that will make quick work of ridding the tank of algae. These are usually just short term fixes though.
Hair Algae
Unmistakable, this algae is green and looks like long hair, as the name suggests. Once you spot this pest, treat it right away or it may quickly overtake your tank! This type of marine algae is caused by: ...
Hair Algae - is usually seen on plants and sometimes the decor. It ranges in colour from grey to green and some strands can grow very long quite quickly, up to several inches.
Hair Algae (Spirogyra and Bryopsis) - These are specialized forms of Green Algae (Chlorophyta) with light green strands that grow rapidly and attach to any surface. They thrive in the presence of nitrates, so take steps to reduce levels.
Gold Algae Eater
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Gyrinocheilos aymonieri ...
Top 5 Algae Eaters for the Planted Aquarium
When it comes to combating algae in the aquarium, balancing nutrients and water quality will only take you so far.
Siamese Algae Eater. (SAE):
Somewhat of a controversial choice for a variety of reasons.
Siamese Algae Eater
The Siamese Algae Eater is a great fish for the community aquarium. The Siamese Algae Eater is also known as the Siamese Flying Fox. Ignoring other species, this fish tends to stay by himself.
Chinese Algae Eater
Scientific Name: Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Family: Cyprinidae-Gyrinocheilidae
About the Chinese Algae Eater
Species Type: Freshwater Fish
Category: Cyprinids ...
Algae is a very common problem in almost every tank - especially planted ones. Indeed, aquatic gardeners go to extremes to make sure that the conditions of their tank favor the growth of normal plants instead of algae.
Algae Eaters are pretty self-reliant. It is important not to clean the algae in your tank if you have a Sucker Fish, as the algae are their source of food.
Algae balls Species: Cladophora aegagrophila Family: Cladophoraceae Also has the name "Marimo balls" Native to Lake Akan in Japan, they are considered a National Treasure. Tolerent of most water conditions, including mild salinity levels.
Algae Eaters are generally kept in aquariums to do just what their name suggests; to keep the tank clean of algae.
Algae, algae, algae - it is one of the most prevalent problems encountered in the fish keeping hobby. It can be frustrating to conquer and often ruins the look of an aquarium you have spent so much time making perfect.
Algae becomes a problem whenever they take away from the "look" of the tank or, stated differently, from its aesthetic and visual appeal.
~ Algae Attack! -- A Recap ~
Question: HELP...I have a 10 gallon tank with 3 cherry barb fish. We are having a terrible time with algae growth. We will do a complete water change that includes new rocks, filters, and decorations.
An algae bloom can be removed by filtering with micron cartridges or diatom filters. UV sterilizers can prevent the bloom in the first place. Green water is very useful in the raising of daphnia and brine shrimp.
Film algae ...
Siamese Algae Eater - Crossocheilus siamensis
Siamese Algae Eater - Crossocheilus siamensis
Species name: Crossocheilus siamensis ...
Siamese algae eater
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Siamese algae eaters appreciate the company of their own species and may wane and become overly timid if kept in solitary conditions.
What About Algae-Eating Animals?
In freshwater aquariums there are a few species of algae-eating fish and snails that can help to keep algae under control.
common name: Siamese algae eater
Family: Cyprinidae
Continent of origin: Asia
Origin country: Malaysia, Thailand,
Size: under 15 cm (5.91 inch)
Minimal tank volume: 100 litre (26 US gal) ...
Since the primary cause of green algae is too much light. The fist step in the treatment schedule should be light reduction then partial water changes and an adequate stocking with natural aquarium plants.
Algae Scrapers
Algae scrapers, not surprisingly, are used to raze algae off tank walls. Those fitted with razor blades are perfect for glass tanks, but acrylic requires special plastic blades to prevent scratches.
Algae
Algae are simple celled plants and (like all plants) contain chlorophyll. This traps energy from the sun and uses that energy to convert nutrients and carbon dioxide (which are dissolved in the water) into growth.
algae
These plant-like organisms grow whenever they have water, light and nutrients.
Algae - Plant like organisms that grow underwater usually produced by too much light,
too much phosphate, and/or overfeeding.
Alkalinity - Sometimes called Carbonate Hardness. The amount of your aquarium water's ...
Algae: Plant-like organisms, which grow in water without true roots, stems, or leaves. They also lack flowers or seeds. Algae are classified as plants, although they share many characteristics with monerans (fungus).
Algae - Microscopic plant like organisms that grow in water. The main causes are usually by too much light, too much phosphate, or overfeeding.
RED ALGAE
Beard algae: Beard algae forms long (up to 6"-15 cm), black to dark green, branches that are introduced with new aquarium plants and are prominent with high nitrate levels and/or carbon dioxide deficiency.
Macroalgae: Large plant-like algae commonly found in red, green and brown varieties. One of the most common of these is Caulerpa, which produces large green spheres resembling grapes.
Macroplankton: Usually refers to jellyfish, sargassum weed.
micro-algae ~ Single celled algae often growing in strands called hair algae.
nematocysts - The cells at the tip of an anemones' (corals) tentacles which "sting" when touched.
Indian algae eater
sucking loach
Lemon Algae Eater
Chinese algae-eater CAE ...
Chinese Algae Eater
Chinese Algae Eaters - Gyrinocheilus aymonieri are often introduced into the aquarium to do what their common (sales) name implies - eat algae. They are usually seen at a small size and many die within a short time of purchase.
Is your algae eater getting enough food?:- So, you bought a big Bristlenose Catfish, so he could remove your persistant brown algae? And then he vacuumed up the stuff in three days? You can supplement his diet, obviously algae wafers will do well.
Algae control - The most commonly encountered algae is brown algae or diatoms.
These usually start growing on the glass, and sand, then the rocks.
Diatoms feed on silicates which are present in tap water, ...
Algae - A growth that can resemble plants but is far from the case, normally caused by poor water conditions, aquariums in direct sunlight, high Nitrate (NO3) levels and high Phosphate (PO4) levels. Click here to read our algae guide.
Algae is one of the main problems in aquariums and is normally from incorrect fertilization.
Algae will be encouraged through the large quantity of light available and you will end up having to do a lot of cleaning and it really won't promote plant growth. Direct sunlight will also warm your tank up and in a small tank this can be very bad.
Algae frequently attaches itself to the leaves of this plant, especially brush algae; keeping it in low or subdued light will help to prevent this.
Algae Magnet, Multi-Vac Gravel Cleaner,
Easy Clean Siphon Cleaner, Fish Net,
Multi-Tool and Deep Reach Algae Scrub.
Algae wafers, sinking tablets, frozen bloodworm and frozen brineshrimp are all sought out.
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