Algae

Algae is one of the most frustrating problems to deal with. Here is how to identify and cope with spot algae.

Algae is one of the most frustrating problems to deal with. Here is how to identify and cope with smear algae.

Sooner or later everyone battles algae. So what is the cure? There is no single cure, because there are a variety of algae types. This algae reference chart gives you an overview of the algae types, their causes, and cures.

Aquariums in books always look perfect, but in real life they don't always look that way. This series shares real life experiences of aquarium owners, complete with photos, journals they have written, and step by step solutions for problems they may have.

Beginning as brown patches on the gravel this algae rapidly coats most surfaces of the aquarium with a thin, dark brown coating. Also known as brown or silica aglae, it can be managed easily, if you recognize the causes.

Named because it produces brushy beardlike growth on the edges of plant leaves as well as on the edges of almost any hard surface. Rapid growing, it cannot be easily removed.

One of the most baffling types of aglae, green water can be a real headache to eradicate. Here are tips for avoiding it in the first place

Also known as Blue-Green or Smear algae, this type of algae is very common in a newly setup aquarium. It also occurs in aquariums that have not had regular maintenance, or where there is overfeeding.

What methods have you used to successfully remove aquarium algae?