Brown algae is a common problem in many fish tanks, especially those that have been recently set up. It’s not dangerous to fish but can turn your beautiful aquarium into an ugly mess. This slimy layer ...
When you're bothered by algae in your aquarium, you might want to add shrimp that eat algae.Grass shrimp are omnivorous and ...
Algae in an aquarium are not a sign of neglect–quite the opposite: In a healthy tank, they are part of the ecosystem. However, if they spread uncontrollably, it affects not only the appearance but ...
Why algae appears during the initial setup phase and the mechanism by which it settles over time──IntroductionDuring the first few weeks to months after setting up a saltwater aquarium, almost ...
A new species of microalgae was found in water from a home aquarium. While analyzing DNA samples taken from the algae, researchers from the University of Tokyo discovered a DNA sequence that didn't ...
For the uninitiated, Caulerpa taxifolia, commonly known as “killer algae,” originates from the tropical waters of the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean and parts of the Pacific. But its invasive story ...