Finding your fish tank covered in white particles can be quite disheartening. At least that’s how I felt a few months ago. Although I had my suspicions about what these particles could be, I did extensive research on the subject and found some useful and interesting information. Let’s dive right into it. What Are The …
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It can be quite overwhelming to find your tank covered in a white stringy film that has suddenly appeared for no reason. At least that was how I felt a few months ago when I had to deal with this issue. Since I had no idea what it was, I spent a few days researching. …
I remember how worried I was when I first came across a while liquid slimy substance on the driftwood in my aquarium. I was sure it was something toxic that could harm my fish and destroy the water chemistry. Fortunately, it was nothing like that. In this article, I will help you understand what stands …
Black hair algae are quite a popular nuisance in home aquariums. To be honest, when I first encountered this organism, I had no idea what it was or how to get rid of it. Therefore, to make it easier for you, I decided to collect all the important information in one article. I will cover …
It is quite common to find hair algae in aquariums that already house fish, shrimp, plants, and corals. I have encountered this problem countless times in the past. However, this immediately raises one question. Are this algae bad for these living things? Can they really die from high amounts of algae? In this article, I …
Hair algae are a tricky nuisance in planted tanks, as both plants and algae have similar requirements. This makes it difficult to get rid of the algae while keeping the plants intact. I have personally encountered this problem countless times in the past. Therefore, to make it easier for you, I decided to collect all …
Hair algae are quite common in freshwater aquariums, but they also grow in saltwater. This ends up raising some questions among aquarists who own a reef tank. In this article, I will discuss what is unique about hair alga in saltwater tanks, what causes it, how to get rid of it, and what creatures eat …
Being one of the most common algae types, hair algae are a prevalent nuisance in fish tanks. And while there are many different ways to get rid of them, most fish owners seek natural solutions. I have personally tried to fight this type of algae for years. Fortunately, after tons of trial and error, I …
As a fish owner who has been around this hobby for years, I can’t remember how many times I have come across hair algae. And every time I did, I couldn’t help but wonder what makes this interesting species grow in fish tanks. These are usually involved in the growth of hair algae: The presence …
Hair alga is a common nuisance in home aquariums, and therefore, one of the most prevalent questions is how to get rid of it. So, after years of experience, I decided to dedicate an entire article explaining how to do that properly. I will divide this article into two. First, I will explain how to …