Algae in fish tanks...help!

You're always going to have algae. The best thing I can think of is to break down the entire tank and scrub it all away. Once the tank is completely free of algae make sure everything else is cleaned to remove the algae like the decorations and the gravel. Put everything back in the tank and refill. Now, if you use a light on your fish tank during the day, that's probably how you're getting all the algae. Tank lights should never be left on for more than 8-10 hours a day. I never used a light much on my fish tank at all and I barely had algae at all. I'd say using a light for an hour or so a day is probably your best bet.

I used algae-eating fish to solve my problem as well as slugs. Slugs may eat your plants though, if you have some. Algae thrives on Co2 and water plants can take care of processing Co2. Also take care not to give your fish more food than they can eat. Leftovers rot and provide nice compost for algae.

I think there are anti algae treatments, but I also know that there are fish that will eat the algae in your tank. Are you overfeeding the fish? Or is there too much sunlight on the tank? I would wonder what the cause is?

I used to raise fish & it's a common problem. Many pet stores sell algae destroying tablets. Use some of them & get some algae eating fish. The combination should get it under control soon enough. P.S. Has the amount of sunlight changed recently. Large amounts of sunlight can spur algae growth.

No there's really nothing you can do no tricks, or none I'm aware of. there are a couple species of fish that stick to the glass and eat the algae! I had a few in my tank when I was young! You could find them on goolge probably! I did make a cleaning tool that worked great! I took a wooden rod about the size of a pencil, and 12" long! I cut a slit in one end and put a razor blade in it (BE careful) and it held ti tight there, I'd then run it up and down the glass and clean the glass! It worked great and lasted about 2 weeks! tdemex

I think this is a problem that everyone has that owns a fish tank. I think this is the reason so many people give up on having fish. I have never bought anything to get rid of it. I'm like others on here, I just take everything out and put it in a bucket with bleach in it. I read in a book about fish tanks and fish that the algae eaters will do good for a while, but after they get bigger that they do more harm then they do good. So I guess you would have to keep getting new ones. Oh I also wanted to tell you, if you want to clean the glass, I just went and bought a window scraper like you clean your car windshield with. It works grate.

There is an anti-algae solution that should be available in most pet shops. I had this problem before where no matter how many times I clean the tank, there is always green algae in the tank. One solution taught by my friend who owns a pet shop is to move the tank away from direct sunlight. I have done that and so far my tank is now algae free.

Since I'm so behind, I'm sure someone has already told you to get an algae eating fish. We used to have a plecostemus in our tank. Don't get snails, they do a great job but breed like bunnies!

The cause of this may be to much light getting into the tank. you may have to remove everything, wash in a bleach and rinse very well before setting up the tank again. I have even replaced the gravel. There are some things on the market to help get rid of the algae. Do you keep algae eating fish in the tank, I always kept at least one of them and for larger tanks more. Those are all the ideas I can come up with.

My parents have always added an algea-eating fisj or two to their tank rather than adding chemicals. You could try that, but I would suggest that the very first thing you do is to completely clean your tank. Take the fish out and clean everything real good, set it back up, add a couple of algea-eaters, and the problem should be solved. If you don't want to go through the hassle of cleaning the tank, just put a couple of algea-eaters in the tank and in a short while, they will habe taken care of it for you.

There are some products you can get but if it's a saltwater tank..I would suggest a natural approach. You can get a live cleaning system. There are some really pretty snails and shrimp that you can get to clean. I would also suggest some algae eating fish like the Yellow tang. It kind of depends on the fish you already have as to what you can safely put in there with them.

Hi, Employ some algae eating fishes and scavengers which feed on these algae and other waste matter in the aquarium. Using aerator also helps in oxidising the waste organic matter in the water. Of course, natural plants will also immensely help in maintain the aquarium clean. By adopting this multipronged approach you can change the water and clean your tank once in 4 weeks. Good luck !

this is a natural problem and happens every time. you cannot stop it but you can delay it. first thing you may have to clean your entire tank. soak the stones and other ornaments in anti-algae solution(slightly concentrated) for a few hours then wash them before putting back in the tank. make sure the water and air filters are properly installed (a proper circulation of water delays formation of algae). if possible avoid natural plants as it contributes to this problem. use anti algae solution regularly. hope this helps and good luck.

Hmm.. i think it has something to do with the sunlight...

try have a surgery at the hospital

algae? it is the green thingy?