Fish friends will encounter the problem of algae, the algae in the fish tank affects the ecological balance of the family and is not good for the health of the fish. . If your tank is infested with algae, it is also a reminder of your usual maintenance. So how to remove and maintain algae? Follow the editor to find out.

1. Common algae removal methods in fish tanks

1. Physical algae removal methods

Ultraviolet sterilization: irradiating with ultraviolet germicidal lamps to destroy algae cells and tissues, In order to achieve the purpose of inhibiting and killing algae.

Mechanical treatment: You can also use a mechanical treatment method and use a tank brush to remove algae from the aquarium glass, or increase the flow rate of the aquarium water, as algae cannot grow in fast-moving water.

Frequency of water changes: Increasing the number of water changes to reduce the concentration of nitrates in the freshwater aquarium and reduce the number of algae in the aquarium can also achieve the purpose of physical algae removal.

2. Drug algae removal method

Fast and effective: The copper compound in the drug is used to inhibit the internal enzymes of the algae, so that the algae cannot perform photosynthesis, and finally the algae stop growing and die. The biggest advantage is that it is easy to use and the effect of algae removal is obvious.

Notes: The amount of drugs used is not easy to control, and most of them will cause damage to aquatic plants and fish. Therefore, the use should be strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions the dose to be used.

3. Biological algae removal method

Pay attention to prevention: The algae in the aquarium mainly come from the spores of external algae, and new aquatic plants must be added before they can be planted in their own aquariums.

Algae-eating fish and shrimp: Put some algae-eating fish, shrimp, and snails in the aquarium. Such as exotic fish, rat fish, various snails, clean shrimp. It can play the role of biological control algae and algae removal. Biological algae removal is the safest for fish.

2. Common algae in aquariums and their removal

1. Moss: Green membrane-like algae growing on the surface of glass stones.

Algae removal method: This moss can be removed using fish like elf, black line flying fox, white jade flying fox, etc.

2. Black hair algae: Most of them grow on the leaf margins of aquatic plants.

Algae removal method: Use scissors to cut directly off the leaves of the growing algae to remove it as completely as possible from the aquarium. Or use a professional algaecide for removal.

3. Membranous algae: It grows on the surface of aquatic plants, stones, tank walls or bottom sand.

Algae removal method: Filamentous algae can be removed by hand or with suitable tools. Either removing it by hand, keeping the water clean, or not adding too much fertilizer is a safe bet.

4. Filamentous algae: mainly grow on the leaves and stones of aquatic plants.

Algae removal method: Filamentous algae can be removed by hand or with suitable tools. Or stock algae-feeding animals for removal.

3. Prevent algae in the aquarium from growing

1. Avoid direct sunlight

The light should match the nutrient supply of the aquarium. Too much too much light can cause the lack of certain nutrients, especially trace elements. This also causes algae to grow. Too little or too weak light will make the growth of aquatic plants stagnant and lack of oxygen.

2. Choose the right lighting

40cm tall aquarium: Tungsram FD-D 18 or Osram Dulux DD 18-21 in Dupla Milux 60. 50cm high aquarium: use 80-125W mercury lamp; for aquarium higher than 50cm: use 70-150W ?F element lamp.

3. Inspection of Introduced Aquatic Plants

Don't buy aquatic plants in long-algae aquariums! Do a thorough inspection even after buying them home before inserting them into your aquarium. Even if you get water plants from friends and aquarists, you should check for algae lurking, and if necessary, tattoo them.

4. Treatment of potted aquatic plants

Most of the aquatic plants sold in the market are cultivated in professional pastures. Generally, the stems and leaves of aquatic plants will stick out of the water surface and the roots will be immersed in a special nutrient solution rich in nitrogen and phosphorus. When the plants are removed from the planting tanks in which they are rooted, they are not carefully washed. Therefore, before planting in the aquarium, it should be carefully removed from the pot and washed thoroughly with warm water.