Instructions
Attempt to remove as much of the algae as you can manually using an algae scrapper. This is a great option if you have coral and live plants that you want to protect by not upsetting the balance of your fish tank.
Change approximately 15 to 20 percent of your water each day for a week. This will help remove the nutrients already in your aquarium. Reduce the amount of nutrients, conditioners and food you put into your fish tank. These nutrients also serve to feed algae.
Purchase algae eaters, plecostomus catfish or snails and put them in your fish tank. They can help reduce the growth of some, but not all, algae. One thing to watch for with snails is that they reproduce quickly. You may reduce your algae growth only to find your tank invaded by snails.
Limit the amount of sunlight that is exposed to your aquarium. Like plants, algae depend on photosynthesis to survive. Move your aquarium to a shady area. If it is not possible to move your aquarium out of the sunlight, then use blinds and covers to protect your tank as much as possible.
Purchase a RO/DI water filter. You can also soak your plants and rocks in RO/DI water before putting them into the aquarium.
Keep up with the maintenance of your fish tank. Remove waste, dead plants and dead fish as soon as possible. Algae eat decaying organisms.
How to Get Rid of Fuzzy Algae From My Tank
Algae are plant-like organisms that can thrive in aquariums. There are several different kinds of algae and most are pretty harmless. The growth of algae is often an indication of a healthy tank as algae will only grow in healthy conditions. However, it is also understandable why some aquarium owners would like to get rid of this fuzzy-looking organism. If you feel your aquarium is being taken over by algae growth, there are several measures you can take to get rid of algae.