Getting Rid of Aquarium Algae
Algae control can be one of the greatest challenges for the aquarium owner. Understanding what causes algae outbreaks is essential for prevention.
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Aquarium Algae Control & Prevention
Algae depend on light and nutrients for growth. Taking control of the aquarium’s environment allows for successful aquarium algae control.
New Tank Syndrome
New tank syndrome is a common challenge many new aquarium owners face after initial setup of a fish tank. Learn how to overcome it.
Cloudy Aquarium Water and Algone
Algone is the perfect tool to clear and prevent cloudy aquarium water. Algone maintains a low nutrient environment, which is essential for a healthy and crystal clear aquarium.
Enjoy Crystal Clear Aquarium Water
How can you maintain a crystal clear aquarium? Ok, so maybe it’s not a secret, but what we know and don’t know determines the success or failure of our aquarium.
Are Nitrates Harmful for my Aquarium?
So what’s the problem with nitrates in the aquarium? Nitrate is the least toxic nutrient in aquariums, however high nitrate will cause green water and algae outbreaks.
Algaecides and Aquarium Algae Control
Most algaecides have a limited effect because they do not correct the underlying problems leading to algae growth in the aquarium. They treat the symptoms, but not the cause.
How to Clear Cloudy Aquarium Water
A frequent question we get is “How can I clear my cloudy aquarium?” Find out what causes it, and how to clear green aquarium water, as well as white cloudy aquarium water.
What is Green Aquarium Water?
Green aquarium water is a free-floating algae bloom. To clear green aquarium water, nutrients must be controlled and waste inside the aquarium must be limited.
Nitrate Control is Real Aquarium Algae Control
High nitrates in the aquarium inevitably results in algae outbreaks. This can be thick algae growth or green aquarium water. Controlling nitrates is the best option for controlling algae in the aquarium.
Green Aquarium Water is a Free-floating Algae Bloom
You should treat green aquarium water like any other algae bloom. Clearing green water is most effective by controlling nutrients in the water.
What causes cloudy aquarium water?
The 3 common causes of cloudy aquarium water are free-floating substrate particles, green water caused by algae, and white cloudiness which indicate a bacterial bloom.