but they lack many of the distinct organs that you will find in a higher plant. The higher plants are believed to have evolved from algae, and algae are believed to have gotten their capacity for photosynthesis from cyanobacteria.
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. ...
Blue-greenalgae:Also known asslimeor smear algae, it can be caused by an excess of nitrate and phosphate in the water. In most cases, this is actually not algae at all, but cyanobacteria. It can spread rapidly and can be difficult to control. Good water care will help, but if your w...