If you have lot of live plants in your fish tank, it can lead to the growth of green algae. While it isn’t extremely dangerous for your fish, it can ruin the aesthetic of your tank.
Green Algae in Fish Tank
Green Algae is sometimes referred to as spot or hair algae. Luckily, if your fish tank is experiencing green algae, there is no need to panic. Green algae is nowhere near as dangerous as red or blue-green algae.
Most tanks will get green algae at some point. The most important thing is to just monitor the green algae and lot let it grow out of control. A small amount of green algae can actually be healthy for a fish tank.
How to get rid of green algae in fish tank
The best way on how to get rid of green algae in a fish tank is:
- Remove and clean rocks or other surfaces that have the green algae
- Change the water in your tank regularly
- Clean the filters of the aquarium with clean water
- Put live plants in your fish tank
- Change the settings on you filter to increase the filter rate
- Add fish that are algae eaters
- Consider feeding your fish less
- Change old lights in the aquarium that are older than a year
- Lower your tanks nitrate level
How to prevent green algae from growing in fish tank
There are a couple ways to prevent green algae from growing in a fish tank. You should never leave lights on for extended periods of times, as the lights can stimulate green algae growth. We recommend putting your fish tank in a room where there is natural sunlight.
Also, don’t feed your fish too much, as their waste can lead to green algae growth. This can also lead to brown spots on your fish tank glass.
Lastly, make sure you regularly check the nitrate levels of your fish tank.
It is very important that you don’t neglect your fish and their fish tank. After all, your fish have to live in the fish tank 24/7 so it is your responsibility to make sure they have a safe and clean place to live. If you don’t clean the algae up in the beginning, it can lead to more problems. For example, a clear jelly like substance might start growing on the top of the water with the algae.
Green Hair Algae
As we mentioned earlier, green hair algae is the same as green algae. Green Hair algae is not dangerous to your fish tank as long as you keep it under control. Just make sure you follow the steps listed above and your fish tank will be fine.
How to remove green algae from aquarium
If you are wondering how to remove green algae from you aquarium, you can simply pick it up and throw it into the trash or outside. Some people prefer using a siphon to suck the green algae out of the aquarium, so they don’t have to put their hand in the aquarium. Sometimes this is better because your hand may have some chemicals that could harm your fish.
