How to Clean Algae
Scrub down the side of the tank with an algae scrubber., Siphon off excess algae., Do not replace more than a quarter of tank water., Use water treatments for larger bodies of water.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Scrub down the side of the tank with an algae scrubber.
Remove your fish from the tank before scrubbing down the sides with an algae scrubber.
You can buy an algae scrubber online or at a local pet store.
You should use this to remove algae from a fish tank rather than simply changing out the water.
Use the scrubber to gently scrub the sides and bottom of the tank where you see algae.Work from the top of the tank downward.
This way, algae will sink to the bottom.
This makes it easier to remove from the water.
If you can't find an algae scrubber, any scrubbing device with a rough surface will work.
In rare cases, you may need to use a razor blade to remove very stuck-on algae.
If you are using a razor blade, hold it at a 45 degree angle to remove algae from your tank. -
Step 2: Siphon off excess algae.
Once algae has settled at the bottom of the tank, use your aquarium vacuum to siphon up the algae.
Get as much algae as possible off the bottom of the tank.
You do not want algae to start building up at the bottom of the tank after you removed it from the top of the tank., You should replace some of the water after removing algae, as there may be algae debris floating in your tank.
However, only replace about a quarter of the tank each time you clean algae.
Replacing any more than that can disrupt the bacteria in the tank, which can hurt your fish., When removing algae from a pond, manual cleaning may be too difficult.
Instead of using a scrub brush, buy water treatments from a local greenhouse, department store, or online store.
You pour a small amount of the water solution into your pond to effectively remove algae.
Refer to the directions to know precisely how much to use, which depends on the size of your pond.Most water treatments will need to be applied over the course of a few days to successfully remove algae. -
Step 3: Do not replace more than a quarter of tank water.
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Step 4: Use water treatments for larger bodies of water.
Detailed Guide
Remove your fish from the tank before scrubbing down the sides with an algae scrubber.
You can buy an algae scrubber online or at a local pet store.
You should use this to remove algae from a fish tank rather than simply changing out the water.
Use the scrubber to gently scrub the sides and bottom of the tank where you see algae.Work from the top of the tank downward.
This way, algae will sink to the bottom.
This makes it easier to remove from the water.
If you can't find an algae scrubber, any scrubbing device with a rough surface will work.
In rare cases, you may need to use a razor blade to remove very stuck-on algae.
If you are using a razor blade, hold it at a 45 degree angle to remove algae from your tank.
Once algae has settled at the bottom of the tank, use your aquarium vacuum to siphon up the algae.
Get as much algae as possible off the bottom of the tank.
You do not want algae to start building up at the bottom of the tank after you removed it from the top of the tank., You should replace some of the water after removing algae, as there may be algae debris floating in your tank.
However, only replace about a quarter of the tank each time you clean algae.
Replacing any more than that can disrupt the bacteria in the tank, which can hurt your fish., When removing algae from a pond, manual cleaning may be too difficult.
Instead of using a scrub brush, buy water treatments from a local greenhouse, department store, or online store.
You pour a small amount of the water solution into your pond to effectively remove algae.
Refer to the directions to know precisely how much to use, which depends on the size of your pond.Most water treatments will need to be applied over the course of a few days to successfully remove algae.
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