how do i treat algea

ffffrf · 03-09-2008, 12:37 PM

hey i just noticed algea growing on my gravel should i remove that gravel

tropical1 · 03-09-2008, 01:05 PM

^^^^ good question, i have the same thing.

Tommy Gun · 03-09-2008, 02:14 PM

You don't have to throw gravel away.

ffffrf · 03-09-2008, 02:39 PM

but then do you just take it out and wash it or what?

Jay · 03-09-2008, 04:56 PM

Good Call RustyNut! Someone else was talking about having a brackish tank with a little NaCl in it.

Why are you adding that much salt to a FW tank?

The algae on the gravel can be "plowed under" so to speak. Just use a plastic credit card or spoon to turn the gravel over and bury the algae. No light/dead algae.