A saltwater aquarium full of nasty green algae is not only an eye sore but also a cause of stress for the tans owner. Luckily most marine aquarium algae problems can be solved with the right approach and patience. The tips below will help you get rid of marine aquarium algae fast.
Understand The Problem First
Before you begin to wage war on algae you must first realize why you have it and why it grows. Algae grows in your aquarium or any ecosystem to absorb excess nutrients like nitrate and phosphate that at high
levels that would harm the fish, it basically acts as a line of defense.
How To Get Rid Of Marine Aquarium Algae Fast
With the above information in mind your goal should be to reduce the amount of available nitrates and phosphates available to it and that will over time slowly kill it off.
- Do frequent water changes with purified or reverse osmosis water and a high quality salt mix
- Clean your filters and protein skimmer more frequently they you normally do
- Shut of the pumps when you feed your fish and add food slowly instead of all at once and make sure the fish eat all you add.
- Vacuum the aquariums gravel to remove settled debris that can add nutrients to the water
- Increase the circulation in your saltwater tank to keep fish waste and other debris in suspension so they have a better chance of being removed by the filter system
- Re evaluate your tanks fish load and remove any fish if you feel the tank is over stocked.
- Use crabs and snails to eat the algae, just do not add to many that they die off after the algae is gone.
- Put your saltwater tanks lights on a timer and keep them on for only 8 hours a day.
If you want a a crystal clear successful Marine Aquarium our saltwater aquarium guide will show you how to avoid the common mistakes that lead to fish death, algae and an ugly tank. To get the secrets to creating a stunning marine aquarium visit http://www.saltwatermethods.com
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