When algae is found in the fish tank, the first thing to do is manual cleaning. Because this method can not eradicate algae, but can curb its further spread. The method that cleans up is simpler also, prepare a few soft cloth, it is OK to brush the alga that sticks in its cistern. It is better to fish out the fish when cleaning up, and then change the water.
If you do not want to regularly clean up algae, the best way is to fish algae removal. Many fish have a very good effect in algae removal, such as scavengers, golden moss rats and so on, it should be noted that mixed fish have certain risks, we must ensure that they will not attack each other, otherwise it will lead to fish injuries, it is very troublesome to deal with.
There are many types of algaecide, the common ones are glutaraldehyde and copper sulfate, but these two drugs can not be used together, otherwise it will lead to failure. According to the situation of algae, choose the appropriate concentration. If the algae burst, the dosage should be more, if the algae is not much or want to prevent, you can use less.
The environment is the main cause of algae outbreaks. The first is the problem of light, and proper shade is very helpful to curb the growth of algae. Secondly, the nutrition of the water body, usually to reduce the feeding of bait, but also in time to clean up the residual bait and fish in the water.
