JP> heloo out there in modem land , I'm new to this bbs and 
 JP> want to ask if anybody knows how to stop the green 
 JP> algea from growing crazy in my fresh water tank, I 
 JP> clean the tank about every two weeks and after the 
 JP> first week it's starting to grow again. thanks in advance.
Start by leaving the light on less, and making sure the tank isn't getting 
direct sunlight.  Secondly, add something that will eat the algae while it is 
still microscopic in size.  I like snails, but there are several choices.  
Just remember that Chinese Algae Eaters are not from China and they don't eat 
algae.  Also, the addition of live plants will slow the growth of algae, 
since the algae must share its nutrients with the plants.
Robby
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