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COPING WITH BROWN AND BLUE-GREEN ALGAE   If you own a fish tank, you've encountered algae. It can be a sign of a healthy ecosystem or a warning that something is wrong. Understanding the difference is key to maintaining a beautiful and healthy aquarium. Let's break down the three main types: Blue-Green, Green, and Brown algae. 1. BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: THE RED FLAG The Cause: Blue-green algae are the ones that should give the greatest cause for concern. Conditions occur where tanks are overstocked with overfed fish and only partial water changes are carried out. This usually leads to a high level of water pollution and excessive accumulation of organic waste, resulting in “mats of blue-green algae” at the base of the tank. Source: aquariumscience.org The Solution: "Correction of conditions is absolutely essential where blue-green algae are concerned." Treatment with an algae remedy may remove the algae, but it will not re-establish healthy conditions for the fish unless yo...

CONSTANT FISH DEATHS There's nothing more disheartening for an aquarist than experiencing constant fish deaths. You've set up the tank, you care for it diligently, but still, your fish don't seem to thrive. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. The bond of love for your aquatic pets can feel strained when you can't figure out what's going wrong. The question lingers: Can they still not find a healthy equilibrium in your tank? The good news is that many common causes of fish mortality are preventable. Based on expert advice from aquarist Muyiwa Adediran, let's explore the critical factors that could be responsible for the deaths you've experienced. THE CRITICAL STAGES OF NEW FISH INTRODUCTION A fish's journey from the pet shop to your home aquarium is a stressful one. Its survival hinges on how this process is managed. Key factors include: Source: Cheap Planted Aquarium 1. The Aquarist's Selection of Fish:  Your choices at the store set the s...

  ALGAE PROBLEMS Every aquarium keeper, whether beginner or expert, has a relationship with algae. It's a topic that sparks more debate than almost any other in the hobby. Is it a sign of a healthy tank or a symptom of failure? Source: Aquascaping Love DEFINING THE "PROBLEM" What Even Is an Algae Problem? The first hurdle is defining what constitutes a problem. There is no universal agreement. "What constitutes a problem for a particular aquarist or under one set of circumstances is not necessarily seen as a problem by another." For some, any visible algae is a crisis, leading them to pour algicides and detergents into their tanks and becoming "quite depressed by the apparent stubbornness of these algae." For others, the answer to whether algae is a problem is a resounding "No!"   "I think that it is with these aquarists in mind that we can coin a definition for the term 'Algal Problem'." THE GREEN ALGAE (A HELPER IN HIDI...