Algae
Algae
Spot 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 spot algae.
Smear Algae
Algae is one of the most frustrating problems to deal with. Here is how to identify and cope with smear algae.
Algae is one of the most frustrating problems to deal with. Here is how to identify and cope with smear algae.
Attacking 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.
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.
Reality Aquarium - Algae Journal Part 1
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.
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.
Gravel Algae
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.
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.
Beard Algae
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.
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.
Green Water
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
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
Slime Algae
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.
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.
Algae Eating Cyprinids from Thailand
Neil Frank and Lisa Sarakontu provide details about the types of algae eaters, and the differences between them. Excellent article.
Neil Frank and Lisa Sarakontu provide details about the types of algae eaters, and the differences between them. Excellent article.
Pond Algae Control With Barley Straw
Bryan Butler, of the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service explains how barley straw can be used to control algae in ponds.
Bryan Butler, of the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service explains how barley straw can be used to control algae in ponds.
Robyn's Pond Algae Page
Robyn's page does an excellent job of listing types of pond algae and ways to get rid of it. She also touchese on the benefits (yes there are some) and disadvantages of aglae growth.
Robyn's page does an excellent job of listing types of pond algae and ways to get rid of it. She also touchese on the benefits (yes there are some) and disadvantages of aglae growth.
Algae in Planted Tanks
Bruce Hellman shares his thoughts on causes of algae on live plants, and offers suggests for getting rid of it.
Bruce Hellman shares his thoughts on causes of algae on live plants, and offers suggests for getting rid of it.
Disinfecting Plants
How to disinfect new plants to avoid introducing algae, parasites, pathogens, and snails.
How to disinfect new plants to avoid introducing algae, parasites, pathogens, and snails.
Treating Plants with Bleach
Paul Krombholz shares his technique of using a weak bleach solution to kill tough algae growth on live plants.
Paul Krombholz shares his technique of using a weak bleach solution to kill tough algae growth on live plants.
Control of Algae in Planted Aquaria
A very in depth technical paper by Paul L. Sears and Kevin C. Conlin about algae control. Included are two case histories and how they were handled.
A very in depth technical paper by Paul L. Sears and Kevin C. Conlin about algae control. Included are two case histories and how they were handled.
Living With Algae
Karen A. Randall shares her years of experience with algae in this well written article. She covers all types of algae growth and offers sound advice for eliminating it.
Karen A. Randall shares her years of experience with algae in this well written article. She covers all types of algae growth and offers sound advice for eliminating it.
Control of Red Algae
Neil Frank knows his stuff, and shares his experience in this comprehensive article about the causes and cure for red algae.
Neil Frank knows his stuff, and shares his experience in this comprehensive article about the causes and cure for red algae.
Hair (thread) Algae
A small group of newsgroup postings from The Krib about hair algae that covers a variety of types. There are only 5 messages, but it's worth reading if you've ever had problems with hair algae.
A small group of newsgroup postings from The Krib about hair algae that covers a variety of types. There are only 5 messages, but it's worth reading if you've ever had problems with hair algae.