Here's a Tip :
How to handle algae!
Eventually you may begin to see algae grow on the glass or gravel. It may
appear brown or green. Algae are underwater plants that grow in all
aquariums. To reduce the growth of algae, make sure the aquarium light is
turned on for no longer than 12 hours each day. Routine maintenance that
includes making partial water changes (20% of the aquarium water) every
month helps dilute algae-promoting nutrients like nitrate and phosphate.
Phosphate and nitrate levels can be monitored with the API Phosphate and API
Nitrate Test Kits. Algae Destroyer AdvancedT or AlgaeFix®, are liquid
products that can be used to control algae growth and reduce maintenance.
Also, use a Doc Wellfish Algae Scraper to remove algae from the glass.
Algae-eating fish such as plecostomus catfish, otocinclus, and flying fox
will also help clean up the aquarium.
Interesting Fact!
