Aquariums can accommodate a variety of algae that can ruin the appearance of your setup. Black beard algae can obscure the glass and block filters. Due to their unsightliness and the problems they make, black beard algae are considered a nuisance in fishkeeping. That’s why you need to find a way to eradicate them for … Read more
Maybe you’ve noticed white fuzzy patches growing on aquarium plants, rocks, or driftwood. Well, chances are white algae are present in your fish tank. White algae are annoying because they spread fast. A white algae aquarium typically features stringy things that hang from leaves or glass. What are these weird creatures and are they dangerous? … Read more
A small number of algae growing in your tank is typical. However, with conditions like stagnant water, excessive lighting, and other factors of poor water quality, you can expect algae to grow and infest your tank. It may be too late if the population of algae is in full bloom. Aside from causing massive mortality, … Read more
Hair algae in general are prolific species. With the right conditions, they will grow and rapidly multiply. I personally experienced the hair algae’s fertile behavior after I came back from a month-long vacation. Before I left the house, my 20-gallon tank was aesthetically beautiful with the splendid greenery of live aquatic plants. But when I … Read more
Good lighting and the right nutrient level. These are some of the conditions needed, not just for our fish, but also for algae to grow. This is why your tank bed and the wall are sometimes overgrown with small moss-like plants. The growth of algae in a fish tank is inevitable. As long as there … Read more