Have you ever noticed that the water in your tank is getting greener and greener, and you can't even see the fish clearly? This is because the algae in the fish tank is growing wildly, which leads to the phenomenon of green algae bursting in the fish tank. So, is exploding green algae in a fish tank good or bad for fish? Today, we will popularize this problem so that you can better raise fish.
The main reason for the explosion of green algae in fish tanks is that there are too many nutrients in the water, which causes the algae to get enough food, and with proper light, it will multiply quickly. The nutrients in the water mainly come from fish excrement, residual fish food, dead plants and animals, etc. If there are too many fish in the tank, or if you are overfed, or if the water is not changed in time, or if the filtration system is not perfect, it can lead to the accumulation of nutrients in the water, which can promote the growth of algae.
There is no absolute answer to whether exploding green algae in a fish tank is good or bad for fish, because it has pros and cons, depending on the situation.
Algae are a type of plant that can absorb harmful substances in the water, such as ammonia nitrogen, nitrite, nitrate, etc., through photosynthesis, thereby purifying the water quality and reducing the risk of fish poisoning.
Algae can also release oxygen, increasing the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water and improving the breathing conditions of the fish.
Algae can also provide some food and shelter, some fish will eat algae, and some fish will spawn or hide in algae, increasing the survival ability of the fish.
Too much algae will affect the aesthetics of the fish tank, making the water turbid, making it difficult to see the color and shape of the fish, and reducing the ornamental effect.
Algae also deplete some beneficial substances in the water, such as calcium, magnesium, iron, etc., affecting the hardness and pH of the water, which is not conducive to the growth and health of fish.
Algae also carry out respiration at night or when there is little light, depleting oxygen in the water and releasing carbon dioxide, resulting in a decrease in the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water and an increase in acidity, resulting in hypoxia and acidosis in the fish.
There are many ways to deal with the blasted green algae in the fish tank, mainly from the control of nutrients, the adjustment of light, the removal of algae, etc., as follows:
Control nutrients: change the water regularly, and the amount of water should not exceed 1 3 at a time, so as not to affect the stability of water quality. Reduce the amount of feeding, and do not exceed the amount that the fish can eat within 5 minutes each feeding, so as to avoid water pollution caused by residual fish food. Strengthen the filtration system, use activated carbon, biochemical cotton and other materials to adsorb organic matter and impurities in the water and improve the clarity of the water.
Adjust the light exposure: reduce the light time appropriately, not more than 8 hours a day, to avoid excessive photosynthesis of algae. Block part of the sunlight, use curtains, blackout cloths and other items to reduce the direct light of the fish tank, reduce the water temperature and light intensity.
Remove algae: Regularly scrape the algae off the glass of the fish tank, using tools such as a scraper, sponge, etc., being careful not to scratch the glass. A water absorber is used to suck up planktonic algae from the water, and at the same time, it can also suck up dirt from the bottom of the water. Raise some algae-eating fish or snails, such as grass carp, goldfish, scavengers, angelfish, apple snails, tower snails, etc., and let them help eliminate algae, while also increasing the ecological diversity of the fish tank.
Generally speaking, a moderate amount of algae is good for fish, but too much algae will affect the quality of life of the fish. Therefore, we need to reasonably control the nutrients, light and algae in the fish tank, so that the fish tank can maintain a good ecological balance and let the fish live a healthy and happy life.