Growing Algae

[hannah24l]

Hi
i know there is a thread already but i want to grow some algea in my tank which already has fish in.
i have got 2 Bristlenose plecs and would like some in there for them. i do have algea wafers and a bit of algea already but not a lot to be fair.
sounds daft as everyone else wants to get rid of it.

Thanks in advance

[Michael Milligan]

It will grow naturally. reducing your snail population will help.

[Scrup]

I was advised to setup a small lamp and leave it on 24/7. That worked really well for my tank. I too really wanted some algae in my tanks..lol

[hannah24l]

thanks. i have no snails. i do have in my tank lid one 15w blue moon bulb n a normal one so im gna change the blue moon one for a normal one and have both on for the normal time rather than adding ne more time see how it goes
will let you know

[Michael Milligan]

thanks. i have no snails. i do have in my tank lid one 15w blue moon bulb n a normal one so im gna change the blue moon one for a normal one and have both on for the normal time rather than adding ne more time see how it goes
will let you know

Is the "normal one" designed to grow plants?