10 PROVEN METHODS to Manage and Prevent ALGAE Overgrowth

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Are you tired of battling algae in your aquarium? In this video, we're sharing 10 proven methods to effectively manage and prevent algae overgrowth. From good filtration to CO2 injection and proper water flow, you'll learn essential strategies to keep your aquatic paradise pristine. Watch till the end to discover key takeaways and expert tips to maintain a healthy, algae-free tank.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
02:20 I. Good Filtration
03:20 II. Water Changes
03:51 III. Do Not Overfeed
04:24 IV. CO2 Injection
04:55 V. Good Waterflow
05:26 VI. Good Light
06:01 VII. No Direct Sunlight
06:24 VIII. Water Parameters
07:01 IX. Water Temperature
07:49 X. Open-Mindedness
08:25 Conclusion
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[@Davidova]

Cladophora glomerata made me go through all stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.))

[@yourlocalit1701]

That one doesn't die

[@treysimmons2179]

I LOVE number 10! One of my favorite things about this hobby. Loads of people who are new to the hobby look for a "recipe" for a great tank, but there is no exact set of equipment or light setting that work for any certain tank. Each environment has so many different variables that you can't make generalizations. When it comes to aquascaping, the only certain thing is that every tank is unique. There are many paths to many different results and it does take an open mind and a willingness to learn to proceed. Thank you as always for great content!

[@Krishore_Aquatics]

Wow, this is Very Very Very Informative Video for algae issues in a planted aquarium, I love this video too much, and I have downloaded it for my reference. Thank You So Much Green Aqua

[@be_emm4853]

Thank you. I am still in this hobby becouse of you guys, cheers

[@GreenAquaShop]

I love to hear that! But I hope other things keep you in as well. 💚

[@vagguide_romania8644]

Thank you for all the details. I have watched almost all of the videos posted and I can say that you have made me want to purchase another set of equipment to follow all of your advice

[@BlackHeart_YouTube_Channel]

Thank you Green Aqua.🎉

[@mnlitan65]

Greatest meatheads! Really appreciated to do like this job!. Keep it up!❤

[@mikeinca3762]

Great tips by the master himself!!!

[@floatinga4930]

Whose sweet techno production rig is that in the corner at 1:23??? Crossover of my two biggest money sinks aquascaping and synthesizers.

[@xXCerpicoXx]

Great timing on this video! I just rescaped a tank and have a small breakout of thread algae... Looking forward to it getting back under control.

[@RooRichy]

Don't panic. Go slow with changes.

[@heaven7360]

I've attained a lot of success ridding tanks of algae and growing plants successfully but over time with a layered substrate. Yes, low tech is such a different world of aquarium/fish keeping than high tech not better or worse though. I very much appreciate all the time and skill used to create such imaginative, dimensional and emotional art pieces in aquascaping videos. it's really incredible. I also appreciate your goal at attaining perfection. It's a noble endless endeavor. I am trying to let go but still keep learning. I like your channel because of this and also the personality/character of the channel. I'm not sure CO2 would help my aquariums right now or how to apply it to the type of aquariums I have. I've been considering it though as mainly I love to grow plants as well as keeping fish healthy.

[@Ankescapes]

Welcome to the beautiful world of aquascaping 😍 your videos never disappoint

[@GreenAquaShop]

😀👍💚

[@sewaawes9610]

Very actually video's 👍👍👍

[@LukaszTiiger]

Great as always :)

[@GreenAquaShop]

😀👍

[@ybendek]

Great video, I will add another one... always consider to include a cleaning troop. Even with the best maintenance you always have areas that is hard to reach, if you have a couple of guys in your tank they will continuously cleaning even those areas

[@GreenAquaShop]

Absolutely, thanks for your feedback 👍

[@naivlyssillig6728]

One more interresting vidéo, thanks !

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad to hear it was helpful in some ways 👍

[@yudihadyansyah3004]

Thank u Mr balazs i love u❤

[@fredrikludvigsn1689]

love it! :) Have you tyr the chihiros doctor? is that any good?

[@prodromosapostolou5123]

Great video and thank you for your time explaining all these❤❤ just a question regarding water parameters...do you think that KH9 and GH13 ( tab water measures) will create algae issues? is it too hard?

[@JPYJrecords]

Muchas gracias Balazs un saludo desde México

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much for watching from such a distance 👍

[@753kamal]

Hi Balaz, over the years your videos have made my aquascaped only better. Thanks :) Living in a tropical environment where the tank temps rarely drop 26-28, I’m now thinking a chiller will be the last piece in need. I’m Pretty much sorted with the rest. What do you think?

[@vahids9043]

❤❤best man

[@aquascapeangelfish]

Très bien expliqué

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching 👍😀

[@akvarist1849]

Thank you dear 👋🇹🇷

[@Agrabelek_Michal_K]

Greetings from Poland. ✌️

[@GreenAquaShop]

💚👍🐠

[@andrzejhyjek9543]

NIESAMOWITY ODCINEK !!! akwarystyka to " pokora wobec Boga i Matki Natury " to najważniejsze. POZDRAWIAM 🙂

[@kaustavbagchi5108]

Question: My source water pH is 6, my tank water pH is 6.8. By injecting co2 the pH drops to 5.8 which is 1 unit. Its a dutch scape with no hard scape to increase pH. My tank gets a lot of hair algae and bba. After every water change I have a lot of hair algae. what could be the reason for increasing tank ph when my source water is 6? tank temp maintained at 23 degrees celcius. there are a lot of bba as well in the tank . some help is really appreciated.

[@user-op8fg3ny3j]

How do you guys plant HC cuba without it uprooting?

[@GreenAquaShop]

Make sure the water temp is below 25C, enough light and co2. And avoid fish that disturb the substrate.

[@namesbinge3073]

Balazs, you aged like fine wine. Just want to let you know.😉

[@aquaplantapflanzenmasse9116]

cool

[@angelikarakowicz4007]

Hi , Can u help me please . I have my tank for 2 months now and I still can’t get rid of diatoms brown algae . Everywhere I read it said it may eventually go away but all my lovely plants are cover this brown algae and it’s so hard to clean all of it. Please let me know ow what I can do :)

[@GreenAquaShop]

I would test the water for silicate first. If it is too much, you can use filter media like JBL Silicate Ex, Easy Life Bio-Exit Silicate, or Seachem PhosGuard. Also, make sure you have enough algae eaters in your aquarium: pulse.ly/kiwznp8eos

[@MrFildur]

nr 11, lots and lots of ottos and amano imho 🙂

[@kamilszwedo6291]

💪💪

[@hirakmajumdar3911]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@myteeone8619]

What substrate do you use?

[@GreenAquaShop]

Mainly ADA Amazonia Ver 2, but also many others from other brands.

[@RooRichy]

I keep everything stable as possible, increase my ferts and add shrimp. And wait for nature to fix itself.

[@dinushanuwan2239]

❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@albertorudi5168]

3:29 Hey, 50% of weekly change is crazy!!! Expensive, useless, not eco friendly. Also because if you use osmotic water, it means that you lost 1:5 litres off. The issue is not only the price of your water change, but rather the Environment impact. "Water" will be a dramatic issue in the next times, be responsible for this. I usually change 15-20% every 10 day s with pure and filtered rain water. Re-using old water for my plants. I hope you will recommend this approach in your next videos. We Aquarists must be also ethically responsible To the Hearth . Do you agree or not?

[@MrFildur]

It is 0 problems do heavy water changes if your country have np with water. Most european countries have no problems at all. Problem in our countries is it rain all the d-mn time :-) So: ofc be careful with water if that make problems in your country. Othervise do as much water changes as you want.

[@dnoop_sogg]

Yeah man you dont understand the Watercycle right if you say something like this. Absolute nonsense. It is just like MrFildur said. Its like with food; There simply isn‘t a global Food shortage but an unequal distribution of it.

[@Philobr]

I had no plants in my tank up until recently. I added Anubias and Java Fern, and now I think I have blackbeard algae.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Make sure you clean the tank regularly. Also the filter is not disturbing the substrate level. Avoid overfeeding etc. You can scrape off this algae from decors or do a 5-7 days blackout to help with the plants.

[@Philobr]

@GreenAquaShop thanks for the advice, I did have the lights on a bit more than usual so they've been off since I noticed it.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Blackout is a different thing. You can read more about it here + way more tips to eliminate algae: pulse.ly/ehdfk7lq7d

[@Philobr]

@@GreenAquaShop great thank you so much.

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome 😊👍

[@lachezari7957]

Most of the time i face algie is bcs of not balance of 3 thinks, fertilizer, strong light and CO2. If you have one of them too much you have algie.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yup balance is a key 👍

[@HeRo-qd6tk]

You will laugh at me: i am trying to grow algae for a special shrimp project AND it is not working LOL...i started laughing when i saw your video title. I do everything i can: too much light, barely no plants, no wc, ferts...unbelievable

[@detlefh.7090]

Did you try soil which is high in ammonia? Have you tried seeding your shrimp tank with algae from another tank?

[@HeRo-qd6tk]

@@detlefh.7090 yes to all. No algae in other tanks though. Even tried in full sun. ☀️ i managed to get a mini spot of green algae on 1 rock only. That is a start 😃

[@detlefh.7090]

@@HeRo-qd6tk Give the little spot of green algae N and P to digest (and light, but no grazers) and you will enjoy more algae. 😁

[@AquaGardenAquariums]

Oh, if algae was as easy to manage as this video to watch... 🙄

[@GreenAquaShop]

Sometimes, it could be challenging. This is why we also try to keep the basics the same in the showroom and on location. To minimize the risk. The surprise came earlier this year when something went wrong-for example, the too-cold environment. As soon as our aquarium water got colder (around 18C), algae appeared. 🙃

[@fischverruckt7321]

They consume whatever you offer them 😂😂😂😂