[header] How to decrease aquarium algae naturally [title] Test your water. [step] Checking the parameters of your tap water is always a must any time you are having some sort of biological issue with your aquarium. Look for high nitrates, nitrites, and ammonia.
[header] How to decrease aquarium algae naturally [title] Test your water. [step] Checking the parameters of your tap water is always a must any time you are having some sort of biological issue with your aquarium. Look for high nitrates, nitrites, and ammonia.
Monitor your water while you are testing, and change your filter every couple of months. [substeps] You can test your water once a month for the moment and then use a small pump to just stream water up the filter to your tank. [substeps] If you see rare and interesting substances that are hard to remove, go to an aquarium store to purchase some test water. Many stores contain test water and are offered at a discounted rate. These will usually be indicators of the cause of your brown algae bloom. Chemicals in the tap water itself, such as phosphates, can also increase algae. Any nitrates or ammonia that are present in your water should be avoided, since they are highly flammable and might contaminate your water. You can obtain a chemical tap water test kit from an aquarium store.