The presence of algae in an aquarium is normal and even inevitable . What's more, some are favored by herbivorous fish (such as Crossocheilus siamensis ). They also play a role in the balance of the aquatic environment by absorbing phosphate and nitrogen elements.
However, algae growth in an aquarium is a sign of an imbalance .
These algae include:
- diatoms ( brown algae ): harmless, they generally appear at the start of the aquarium . They develop on the leaves of aquatic plants, windows or on the substrate because of too weak lighting, an excess of nitrates and silicates .
- cyanobacteria ( blue, red or brown algae ): they proliferate in the form of a viscous web. As their name suggests, these algae are coupled with bacteria . They are, among other things, the consequence of an excessive intake of food and indicate that there is an excess of phosphate, nitrate and nitrogen . Very resistant , it is difficult to dislodge them completely.
- Chlorophyceae ( green algae ): they most often appear on windows, either because of too intense or too prolonged light . To remove them, just use a magnet or a squeegee.
- zygnemataceae ( filamentous algae ): these cling to aquatic plants. They are removed manually.
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The presence of algae in an aquarium is normal and even inevitable . What's more, some are favored by herbivorous fish (such as Crossocheilus siamensis ). They also play a role in the balance of the aquatic environment by absorbing phosphate and nitrogen elements.
However, algae growth in an aquarium is a sign of an imbalance .
These algae include:
- diatoms ( brown algae ): harmless, they generally appear at the start of the aquarium . They develop on the leaves of aquatic plants, windows or on the substrate because of too weak lighting, an excess of nitrates and silicates .
- cyanobacteria ( blue, red or brown algae ): they proliferate in the form of a viscous web. As their name suggests, these algae are coupled with bacteria . They are, among other things, the consequence of an excessive intake of food and indicate that there is an excess of phosphate, nitrate and nitrogen . Very resistant , it is difficult to dislodge them completely.
- Chlorophyceae ( green algae ): they most often appear on windows, either because of too intense or too prolonged light . To remove them, just use a magnet or a squeegee.
- zygnemataceae ( filamentous algae ): these cling to aquatic plants. They are removed manually.
- ...
Discover a wide choice of anti-algae products at low prices at Zoanthus.fr , official supplier of the brands:
Reef Evolution Re-Fresh from Aquarium Systems is made from 100% natural bacteria. It can be added whenever algae or cyano-bacteria appear in the aquarium.
Tetra AlguMin quickly eliminates all types of algae and prevents their reappearance. It is a mild biological algae control agent. This product is to be used as soon as algae appears. It allows a long-term action, both preventive and curative: prevents and eliminates all kinds of algae.
Tetra AlguMin quickly eliminates all types of algae and prevents their reappearance. It is a mild biological algae control agent. This product is to be used as soon as algae appears. It allows a long-term action, both preventive and curative: prevents and eliminates all kinds of algae.
Tetra AlguMin quickly eliminates all types of algae and prevents their reappearance. It is a mild biological algae control agent. This product is to be used as soon as algae appears. It allows a long-term action, both preventive and curative: prevents and eliminates all kinds of algae.
Tetra AlgoStop depot effectively eliminates all types of algae and prevents their reappearance. This product is a basic treatment, in tablets, acting in a lasting way against algae in your freshwater aquarium.
Tetra Algizit effectively removes all types of algae thanks to its highly concentrated formula. Anti-algae in very powerful tablets. It is therefore a curative action "punch" in case of uncontrollable proliferation of algae in your aquarium: immediately inhibits the growth of unwanted algae!
AlgExit is a safe and effective product for controlling the vast majority of algae species in the freshwater aquarium . It actively fights against algae, including beard, brush and string algae.
AlgExit is a safe and effective product for controlling the vast majority of algae species in the freshwater aquarium . It actively fights against algae, including beard, brush and string algae.
AlgExit is a safe and effective product for controlling the vast majority of algae species in the freshwater aquarium . It actively fights against algae, including beard, brush and string algae.
Algae Control Marinefresh water is a 100% natural product combining a range of bacteria that will repel cyano and algae . Just follow the daily schedule to restore all the nutrients to your aquarium. This program was developed in collaboration with Dr. Tim Hovanec, world specialist in nitrifying bacteria.
Bio-Exit Green is the new product to restore a biological balance by neutralizing the loss of sugars in plants by offering a unique blend of organic acids and specific growth stimulators .
Bio-Exit Green is the new product to restore a biological balance by neutralizing the loss of sugars in plants by offering a unique blend of organic acids and specific growth stimulators .
Bio-Exit Green is the new product to restore a biological balance by neutralizing the loss of sugars in plants by offering a unique blend of organic acids and specific growth stimulators .
Bio-Exit Blue completely restores the microbiological balance of soil bacteria and therefore stops the growth of blue algae and cyanobacteria. Bio-Exit Blue strongly stimulates the growth of heterotrophic soil bacteria.
Bio-Exit Blue completely restores the microbiological balance of soil bacteria and therefore stops the growth of blue algae and cyanobacteria. Bio-Exit Blue strongly stimulates the growth of heterotrophic soil bacteria.
Bio-Exit Blue completely restores the microbiological balance of soil bacteria and therefore stops the growth of blue algae and cyanobacteria. Bio-Exit Blue strongly stimulates the growth of heterotrophic soil bacteria.
Protalon 707 from ESHA is a treatment that destroys all the algae in your aquarium. It is a product that is well absorbed by aquarium plants, fish and filter bacteria. Even promotesthe growth of aquarium plants .
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How do algae appear?
Algae can have different reasons for its appearance: lack or excess of light and a poor balance of parameters (nitrates and phosphates.
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