{"id":1434,"date":"2020-03-13T15:41:39","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T15:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquarium-fish-plants.com\/?p=1434"},"modified":"2020-03-16T12:42:50","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T12:42:50","slug":"thread-algae-in-the-aquarium-how-to-get-rid-of-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aquarium-fish-plants.com\/thread-algae-in-the-aquarium-how-to-get-rid-of-them","title":{"rendered":"Thread algae in the Aquarium – How to Get Rid of them"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ThreadGive up the beautiful hobby because of algae growth in the aquarium<\/u><\/a>? Sounds excessive at first. But if the aquarium keeper just can’t get the algae plague under control, the frustration will eventually exceed the pleasant. You can’t do without algae completely, they are a building block in the biological system of the aquarium. With the right means, however, excessive growth can be prevented or curbed. However, the aquarium keeper needs to know which algae species is causing trouble in the tank. In a newly set up aquarium, the genus of thread algae can quickly become a problem and if you don’t act quickly enough, it will be difficult to get rid of the unpopular aquarium inhabitants. In the following article we will show you everything you need to know about this algae species and its control. <\/p>\n

thread algae – slimy, stringy, dirty<\/i><\/b><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Thread algae belong to the genus of green algae. Together with the algae, they are most frequently found in German aquarium. True to their names, thread algae grow in wire or thread form. They can reach a length of up to 20 cm. The classic filamentous algae (soft and slimy) like to develop during the running-in phase of an aquarium<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and thus drive especially the newcomers among the aquarium keepers crazy. The light green, soft threads of this species float in the current, then get stuck to the decoration and plants and continue to grow in length from there. In case of excessive infestation they form bushy cushions, cobwebs or weedy little clouds that float through the tank. As soon as the plant stock claims the nutrients for itself, the algae problem usually solves itself.<\/p>\n

\"Undemanding<\/p>\n

Some filamentous algae species (harder and harder) are still present after the first break-in phase of a new aquarium. They literally spin themselves around whole groups of plants. They also feel at home on the roots and leaves of other plants, thus depriving their carriers of their livelihood. Thread algae in the aquarium are quite undemanding and can still develop when other plants have already stopped growing, for example due to a lack of nutrients. On the other hand, thread layers form especially when there is an oversupply of nutrients and light. This is why thread algae are often found in pools with slow-growing plants. It is particularly annoying that the filamentous algae cannot simply be filtered out in the aquarium. They will attach themselves to just about anything that offers them a surface to do so. The only way to get at this type of algae is to deprive it of its food.<\/p>\n

\"Thread<\/p>\n

Harmful and unsightly or perfect for the rearing tank?<\/i><\/b><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Like so many things, the dose makes the poison. A slight growth of thread algae in the aquarium can keep the water values of the tank in balance. Filamentous algae in the rearing tank inhibit high concentrations of pollutants. A carpet of filamentous algae on the water surface serves as a colonisation area for many microorganisms and the oxygen bubbles also easily get caught in it. This provides sufficient food for the young fish and improves the nightly oxygen supply. In contrast, thread algae are less welcome in the show tank. With their green threads, they overgrow plants, roots and decorative objects and thus not only cloud the view of the lovingly designed interior, but also damage infested plants and the sensitive ecosystem of an aquarium. The undemanding nature of the thread algae allows them to literally grow where other plants have to hoist the white flag. The nutrient content of the water becomes increasingly unbalanced and in the end the living conditions for the actual inhabitants of the aquarium<\/u><\/a>\u00a0deteriorate: the fish<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Undemanding pests – why do thread algae develop in the aquarium?<\/i><\/b><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The appearance of filamentous algae in the aquarium is actually a sign of the good quality of the water. From a nitrate value of 40mg per litre, algae have bad cards. Filamentous algae profit from a surplus of nutrients. It is therefore important that the growth of the aquarium takes up all nutrients for itself, instead of leaving something for the algae. Strongly growing aquarium plants deprive the algae of their nutritional basis. Adapted feeding of the aquarium inhabitants also prevents an excess of nutrients from forming. Another reason for the growth of filamentous algae in the aquarium is oversized lamps or the wrong lighting duration for a tank. Too long a lighting period, outdated tubes or direct sunlight increase the number of unloved visitors. Dead plant remains and fish excrement also contribute to the thread algae finding favourable conditions for rapid growth. The formation of filamentous algae, especially in the early stages of an aquarium, the so-called running-in phase, is usually due to an excess of light and fertiliser!<\/p>\n

\"Removing<\/p>\n

How do I get rid of her? – Removing thread algae in the aquarium<\/i><\/b><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you want to get rid of the unsightly thread algae in the long term, you have to put a little effort into researching the causes. Common means of algae removal only combat the visible symptoms of excessive algae growth. Without fighting the actual cause of algae growth, the green threads will soon start to appear again.<\/p>\n

The basic principle is to be checked: <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n