Coralline algae is one of the main reasons it is important to soak and clean your pumps regularly in an acidic pump cleaner or vinegar bath. While I would not say CCA is difficult to remove, I would say it is tedious and time consuming....
Blog post on how to disinfect and clean aquatic plants before putting them inside your fish or shrimp tanks.
such as a rock, and will grow more or less straight up from the bottom. Many species of attached-erect algae can grow really tall and be very similar to land plants. When studied more closely, there are however significant differences between this type of algae and land living higher plants...
Remove algae once a week using an algae pad. ✦ Freshen fish tank water every two weeks. ✦ Clean tank filters once a month. ✦ Use diluted bleach to clean plants and decorations, ensuring you do so safely. ✦ Use white vinegar to remove grime from the outside of the tank glass...
Smaller plants will also withstand the shock of going to this system, especially if they’re moving from a potting soil media. (Note: Clear glass container + nutrient solution + light = algae. Be prepared to clean up the algae from time to time.) Filled 1/3 full of solution A (dilute...
How to Clean Algae From Aquarium Plants What Causes Algae Overgrowth? Like any plant life, algae thrive on three basic necessities: water, light, and nutrients. If there is an excess of any of these variables, then algae can grow like weeds growing in a garden. ...
Find out how to identify and eliminate planaria from your aquarium. Learn effective methods to keep your tank clean and pest-free!
FishLab Fact:The“lower nitrates are better”rule is thrown out the window if you have a planted aquarium. Many plants use nitrates for food, and in this case, low nitrate levels can actually cause problems and can even lead to ablue-green algae(cyanobacteria) outbreak. ...
Use your algae scraper again to clean these things as well as you can, paying close attention to the leaves of your artificial plants to remove as much algae as you can. If your tank décor is particularly dirty and the scrubber isn’t working, you might have to resort to soaking your ...
Scrape the glass weekly, vacuum the gravel every time you perform a water change, and clean any rocks or plants as soon as you see debris or algae on them. Clean the filter monthly, either by replacing the media, or rinsing it. With regular care, your aquarium will look beautiful all ...