ALGAE! :Masterclass for BEGINNERS for AQUARIUMS and PONDS- Part 1

The ultimate beginner's guide to understanding algae and it's role in AQUARIUMS and PONDS! PART 1: We tend to hate it but is algae REALLY a bad thing? We will discuss what the REAL CAUSES are behind the typical algae problems in aquariums, ponds and how to STOP IT!
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[@reyymontano]

There’s 👏🏼 never 👏🏼 enough 👏🏼 plants 🌱

[@seannunes2041]

This is a great video. You did an excellent job breaking down algae and the root cause in a format that's easy to understand.

[@plantlifeproject]

I appreciate it!

[@yashwantn5533]

@@plantlifeproject Any fish/scuds that eat filamentous algae ? Its a real pain

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Very very nicely articulated algae discussion. Great job man.

[@plantlifeproject]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@FlyingBystander]

Always appreciate your time and effort in imparting knowledge. Cheers! That thumbnail still makes me laugh 🤣🤣🤣

[@plantlifeproject]

😆

[@petew3920]

Fantastic and educational video! Well done !

[@plantlifeproject]

Thanks!

[@kellyharrison5184]

Thank you for this very informative video!

[@plantlifeproject]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Nadiajavandel]

Hi,In this video, at 4:22, when you start talking about the black algae, there is a tiny plant under your middle finger. Is it Callitriche stagnalis?

[@plantlifeproject]

Nope. Probably Japan pennywort

[@kellyngrey4950]

It took me the longest time to finally reduce my dang lighting! I finally downloaded the Fluval app for their plant light. I hate to say it, but their fancy-schmancy light is absolutely worth it. I have a ton of anubias - from petite, to nana and barteri, congensis, and even the gigantea. I have a hob with matrix in it and an internal mini filter with sponges, and two sponge filters. I also have 3 permanent pothos growing roots down into the aquasoil and am growing out other pothos cuttings, a peperomia, and spider plant pups. It's only stocked with cherries, a betta, and a red bristlenose that's about to be swapped out for a juvenile. So, low bioload, a ton of plants, my nitrogen is always at zero across the board, but i was getting green spot algae? The lighting, duh! I've dialed it waaaay back and it never goes above 50% for more than 3 hours. Afterward, it drops in half, and rests at 3% for the last 2 hours. The glass is clean and my anubias just need a trim. I can't believe how many years it took me to just curb the lighting. 🤦

[@plantlifeproject]

Glad you finally figured out the problem! Sometimes the simplest fixes are the hardest to implement. Fine tuning the light for tanks can be an art form!

[@MeanOldLady]

I aim for a perfect scape as a goal, but I will never be MD Fish Tanks. But I do have a damned-near perfect, planted 9g tank with pristine water & healthy shrimp, snails & a couple fish & all it has is an airstone & a heater. =) My 17g guppy breeder is a disaster however, that's loaded with algae, but I've got some snails & shrimp working on it & when it builds up too much, I collect some of it & put it in the good tank for that shrimp & snail colony to eat. My 4g betta tank is ugly, but self-sustaining too with a gentle filter & a heater.