Algae are inevitable when you own a fish tank. With proper planning and preparation, you can ensure algae in a fish tank are kept under control, so this plant doesn’t become an issue for your fish.

Brown algae is a common problem in many fish tanks, especially those that have been recently set up. It’s not dangerous to fish but can turn your beautiful aquarium into an ugly mess.

Placing the tank near a window – Even if you control artificial lighting, natural sunlight can trigger an algae boom. If your tank gets direct sun exposure, it’s essentially a greenhouse for ...

This common scourge of the fish tank forms long strings, giving it a hairy appearance. It is also known as string algae. While unsightly, green hair algae is not toxic to fish or invertebrates .

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Algae creeps in, uneaten food settles, and suddenly your crystal-clear tank looks more like a swamp. But what if you could recruit a team of aquatic janitors to help with the dirty work? Good news ...