Why does my fish tank grow algae so fast? Nutrient Imbalance Plants need nutrients to grow. For most algae that means nitrate and phosphate, which typically come from fish food and fish waste, but they can be in tap water as well. Overfeeding and/or having too many fish for your tank size or filter capacity … Read more
What causes black beard algae in aquarium? Black beard algae may be caused by a number of factors including too much light, no CO2 or fluctuating CO2, detritus and high pollutant levels in the aquarium water. The first way to deal with it is to not introduce it to the planted aquarium in the first … Read more
9 Ways to Prevent Brown Algae from Coming Back Increase Filtration. Increasing filtration can really keep brown algae gone. Keep Up with Your Water Changes. Increase Water Flow. Avoid Silicates. Avoid Overfeeding. Use a UV Sterilizer. Use Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water. Chemical Filtration. What eats brown algae in aquarium? Otocinclus catfish, amano shrimp, and nerite … Read more