Algae are growths of green orbrown color forming on the surface of plants. You can also say about them that these are photosynthetic organisms that produce chlorophyll, to some extent they resemble plants. But in fact, algae in an aquarium are pests, and therefore it is wrong to call them plants.
When these organisms begin to grow rapidly,They deliver considerable concerns not only to beginners, but also to experienced aquarists. As a rule, the intensive growth of algae is affected by a large amount of light, as well as organic matter in the aquarium. For example, if a fish processes the necessary amount of food for plant growth, it will be quite easy for green or brown growths to get along.
The algae in the aquarium are not so seeminglyattractive, and getting rid of them is extremely difficult. It is no secret that even small pieces of such organisms are part of an ecosystem, and therefore they are able to receive food from various sources in the aquarium.
In the event that you have formed in the aquariumthe so-called rug of algae, they will begin to multiply and compete with plants, selecting all the nutrients that are in it. Active growth of photosynthetic organisms usually occurs once a year.
Algae in the aquarium are of various kinds.Scallions of various colors, referred to in the article, can bring benefits to you and your fish. When the aquarium has a high enough level of nutrients, they absorb their excess part, and this, in turn, makes the water cleaner. So, this process has a positive effect on the organisms living in the aquarium.
In addition, the algae in the aquarium servean indication of what state it is in. For this reason, it is not necessary to immediately apply chemicals to combat these pests. It is better to first use the "natural methods". In addition, the use of chemicals can cause stress to the inhabitants of the aquarium.
So, malicious growths are green, red, brown (diatoms), blue-green.
The green algae in the aquarium arelong green threads. In order for them to grow actively, they need a lot of sunlight. It should be noted that such organisms are often dangerous for plants because they take all the nutrients out of them. But there is a way to fight them: it is a mechanical cleaning or special fish - algae.
Floating green algae resemble green flowered water. It is advised in the fight against them to resort to frequent replacement of water. Algicide can also be used.
If you find on the walls of the aquarium greenpoint, this is also one of the representatives of green algae. You can fight this pest with snails, small fish that feed on these organisms, or scrapers.
Brown algae in the aquarium look likebrown mucus growing on stones, soil, glass, and even plants. For seaweed, this is one of the favorite delicacies. It is noted that the higher the level of illumination, the smaller the number of such growths.
The most harmful are blue-green algae,unlike ordinary greens, they are able to produce substances that are very toxic to fish. At the same time, the growth of these organisms is affected by strong illumination, as well as a large amount of nitrates, phosphates. Fish do not eat such parasites, so the best fight against them is to completely turn off the light in the aquarium, it is recommended to change the water frequently.
Thus, algae are parasitic organisms, it will be better if their number in the aquarium is minimal.
