Saltwater aquarium ?

Question by Melanie R: Saltwater aquarium ?
How do you get rid of neon green algea in a saltwater aquarium?

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Answer by traila_dwella
send some “gangsta’s” over to take the algea and they will put it under their cars.

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10 Responses to “Saltwater aquarium ?”

1. Skittles says:

   August 20, 2010 at 10:55 am

   maybe some algae eaters or less light
2. danielle Z says:

   August 20, 2010 at 11:11 am

   As you know salt water is a little different than fresh water. What are your for nitrates and Phosphate reading? (Do you have a low range kit?) What kind of fish do you have? Live rock? Coral? Some green algae is beneficial, especialy if you have tangs or certain hermit crabs.

   The cure for Green Hair Algae is the same as the prevention: Starve it into oblivion. Green Hair Algae require not only light and heat, but also nitrates and phosphates in order to survive.

   Nitrates can be introduced into an aquarium not only as the end product of the Nitrogen Cycling Process
   (ammonia/nitrite/nitrate), but also via some brands of commercial sea salts and tap water.

   Phosphate (PO4) is a part of life on earth. Virtually every living thing contains some phosphates and they can enter the tank in a number of ways.

   A few basic ways to rid your tank
   Purchase and use a good phosphate pads. Many good Nitrate sponges also absorb phosphates. (These alone in your tank will clear the algae 80% within a week.) These will also keep the brown algae in check.

   Keep the pH between 8.2 and 8.4;
   Maintain water quality
   Do water changes every 2 to 3 weeks;
   With water changes, vacuum off as much as possible of the debris in the rock crevices, corals
   If using filters, change your prefilter pad every week;
   Have the lighting on for no more than 9-10 hours a day, using the wattage recommended (some tanks containing invertabreas or corals this may be difficult since their light requirements to maintain health may be longer)
   Do not use unnecessary additives. Chemicals as you know should only be used if absolutely necessary.

   You can also use Mangrove Plants in your system to reduce phosphates.

   Keep in mind that algae will grow and will have to be removed by hand on a regular basis. Do not be deceived when you go into your favorite reef store and observe that their tanks have no visible algae. You may think, “My tank has algae, why doesn’t his?” The fact is that every morning someone cleans the glass and maintains the tanks so they will look absolutely pristine. This gives the impression that the people in the store know something about water quality that you don’t. In fact, all they are doing is daily maintenance, in addition to the procedures listed above.

   Then of course, the remaining algae will be removed by hand, particularly from the glass and overflow pipes. Oh, and let’s not forget the filter. By using a strong magnet or a razor blade for the glass, and a bottle brush for the overflow, it is not a problem to remove undesirable algae.

   It is important to remember that we want to remove the algae, not just dislodge it. When using the magnet, after a few swipes you will feel the scrubber part of the magnet cleaner getting full of algae. Take this to the sink and rinse it off. Resume cleaning and repeat the rinsing process as often as needed. Rinse the scrubber when you are done. When using the bottle brush, swirl it to trap the algae in the bristles, and rinse it out in the sink.

   Using natural predators for control is usually preferred by most hobbyists, but finding the right types of Hermit Crabs, Blennies, Zebrasoma & Ctenochaetus Tangs or other animals that might eat algae can be a real challenge. As one example, many Sea Slugs of the Elysia sp. feed specifically on Bryopsis, but may starve to death after it is all gone! The point is, if you do decide to use reef janitors, do your research carefully! The life of many of these animals depend on their specific dietary food requirements, or lack of them. Using standard control methods can be a simpler solution for your aquarium.

   A little algae is good and will not hurt your tank, (Somepeople just don’t like the way it looks. Remember if you have herbavours, you need some algae) allowing it to take over isn’t a good thing either. Keep to your maintenance schedule and you will be fine.

   If you have any other questions feel free to im or email me. I’ve had saltwater tanks for over 30 years