Habitat - Indoor :: algae....

[LurycNitsuj]

I know I have somewhat of an algae problem, but im wondering how much of a problem it really is. There isnt enough to make the tank look disgusting. I have two plecos in the tank and im sure they love it. But my question is, is algae actually unhealthy or does it become a "problem" because people dont like the way it looks?


thanks!

[emma]

It is OK to have in tanks. Turtles will actually like to eat it.

[yomama]

funny to say emma, becuase my turtle has it ON its shell xD

[octpusgirl8]

On the shell is a different issue, it's not good to leave it on the shell because it can trap moisture and bacteria and make shell rot or fungus a little more likely. It's best to gently rub it off with a soft cloth. Algae on the tank walls and decoration isn't a problem unless you don't like how it looks. Excessive algae growth, especially green water, indicates a dirty tank.

[SenorProgrammer]

Algae on the shells is not a good thing (mine had it when I got him) because of the reasons mentioned above. A quick trip to the vet can help take care of it - you'll be able to get most off yourself but for between the segments of the carapace the vet provided a solution that went on every three days for a couple of weeks. Seems to have worked nicely.

[fluz2]

in the wild alot of turts have algea on their shells. 1 might want to look to the cause of it. is your tank in a place where it gets sunlight from a window ? thisis a cause for lots of algea.not enough filtration is another. overfeeding with lots of food left in tank is another.there are algea control substances on the market, but wether or not their safe for turtles i don't know.

[clc4912]

Algae, as everyone can tell you, is a fact of life. How you decide to deal with it is up to you.

Algae is natural and the only harm it is going to do in your aquarium is to your eyes. Although, as previously mentioned, if you have a good filtration system it will be far easier to keep it under control.

[marisa]

I think algae can add to the naturalness of the way a tank looks. My RES has it growing on the edge of his basking area. As long as it doesn't get out of control and the water is clear, it's fine.