How to get rid of my algae?

**german ram fan** · 12-18-2007, 07:05 PM

I have a proble with my algae. When i went to my LFS they told me fish dont eat the kind of algae i have. It is a brown algae that grows on everything(it makes me mad how ugly it looks!). Is there any way to prevent it or are there algae eaters that actually eat it?

**smaug** · 12-18-2007, 07:29 PM

Is it a newer tank less then 5 months old?If so it is diatom algae and it will go away all by itself,for sure.

**Siamese Fighter 1** · 12-18-2007, 07:31 PM

do u have lighting in ur tank if so do you have it on for a long time

**elmer** · 12-18-2007, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by german ram fan

Are there algae eaters that actually eat it?

Otocinclus. Make sure you have a plan to feed them (veggies, algae wafers) one the algae is gone!

**Pr0eve** · 12-19-2007, 04:41 AM

the algae eater in my siggy eat it also.

Golden Chinese Algae Eaters

but they get big, and often start eating pellets ( so I am told ) when they get bigger.

**Siamese Fighter 1** · 12-19-2007, 01:13 PM

and also they get very terrotorial to other fish they attack by sucking other fishes

**KcEE** · 12-20-2007, 07:10 AM

Is your tank in contact with direct sunlight? How long do you leave your tank light on?

**Squidman** · 12-20-2007, 04:56 PM

Use Algae destroyer. The only thing is it will harm all plant matter including aquarium plants.

**shockshockshad** · 12-21-2007, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by Squidman

Use Algae destroyer. The only thing is it will harm all plant matter including aquarium plants.

that would be your last resort- only use chemicals when you need them. why not just get an algae eating fish? cheaper, and more amusing. putting chems- BORING! I recommend otos too, but once the algae is gpne, feed algae wafers.