How do i keep my fish tank from getting algae?

Question

How do i keep my fish tank from getting algae?

Answer 1

To be honest, there is no way to completely stop your tank from accumulating algae. It's part of having a fish tank. Your tank needs some sunlight every day, because a certain level of algae is good for the tank.  There are many fish that will help clean up your tank, but do research first.  For the most part, bottom feeders are peaceful, but quite a few of them can get too large for most tanks.  I'd recommend otos for a smaller tank. Common plecos are often highly prominent at pet stores, but can get to 10 or more inches long, way to big for your average 10-30 gallon tank!

Answer 2

de alagiz  

Answer 3

use an algae eating fish or snail

use an algae scraper daily

keep it out of the sun  

Answer 4

get some bristlenose catfish they eat algae and they look nice to :)

Answer 5

If you don't clean your tank it will get dirty. Algae is natures way of saying you should clean your fish tank.

Answer 6

a snail thing that eats algae (theyre cool to see on the side of the tank too) and a filter.

Answer 7

Keep your tank out of direct sunlight and make sure you're keeping your tank cleaned properly. If you have too many fish and too much fish waste is being put into the tank that can help to cause algae. You can try algae eating catfish like otos, or a snail like a nerite, but I wouldn't get any Malaysian Trumpet snails if I were you. You wouldn't have any algae problems, but they'd infest your tank and you'd end up with thousands as they reproduce on their own without mating and they could put rabbits to shame with their reproductive skills.

Answer 8

HI I AM A FISH EXPERT. HERE ARE WAYS TO STOP ALGI:  

1) KEEP TANK OUT OF THE SUN

2) GET A ANCISTRUS (SUCK MOUTH FISH) THEY COMPLETLY CLEAN YOUR TANK AND THEY FEED OFF IT

3) DO A 20% WATER CHANGE EVERY 2 WEEKS

4) CLEAN THE GLASS EVERY 3 DAYS