Need help with Algae problem

safety4fire · #1 08-19-2006, 03:19 PM

I have a 230g tank, and am experiencing a problem with algae on the glass. Can someone suggest a quick and long-term fix for this problem?

psuedo · #2 08-19-2006, 03:32 PM

what kind of algae is it? What color is it?

mwarf · #3 08-19-2006, 03:53 PM

Also - is your tank marine or freshwater?

safety4fire · #4 08-19-2006, 04:11 PM

Salt water, green.

psuedo · #5 08-19-2006, 04:33 PM

If it is just a thin covering then all you can do is dump a whole bunch of turbo snails in there to help you clean the glass...and you will need to invest in a magnetic glass cleaner and go over your glass every few days...

Unfortunately, algae is a main stay in any healthy saltwater aquarium so all you can do is clean it frequently

MoeReefer · #6 08-19-2006, 08:54 PM

here is a link to a cool page about anlgae and other hitchhikers and the like.
http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm

cheers