How To Clean Algae

Joined: Jan 06, 2004 Posts: 240

http://www.petforumz.com/clean-algae-air-stone-ftopict49893.html (how to clean algae from air stone?)
I have a ceramic air stone which accumulates algae . How can I clean it?
« Hyderogen peroxide..... soak it Bob "chappa": »
« my spell checker must have died...fingers don't work that is for sure.... "Robert Flory": »
« I use vinegar JOhn > "chappa": »

http://www.petforumz.com/clean-algae-airstone-ftopict49885.html (how to clean algae from airstone?)
I have a ceramic airstone in a fresh-water aquarium. How can I clean it?
« "Barry Shevitz": soak it overnight in hydrogen peroxide. Yesterday I was at our local drug store picking up a prescription and there was a.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/clean-algae-air-stone-ftopict43147.html (how to clean algae from air stone?)
how do I clean the algae buildup on an air stone?
« Boil it? -- E.G.Mono »
« If the satone is really stone or glass (and not wood), a long soak in a mild bleach solution (one tablespoon per 5 gallons) will work wond.. »
« chappa: boil it as suggested. »

http://www.petforumz.com/clean-brown-algae-airstone-ftopict43318.html (how to clean brown algae from airstone?)
the title says it all---- my airstone is covered in brown algae.What should I do about it?
« You can either scrub it under the tap or buy a new airstone. »
« : With as inexpensive as airstones are ( I pay $2.00US for a pack of ten) it's just not worth the work. I have, on occasion, attempted to.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/algae-ftopict52271.html (algae)
can anyone tell me if I should take out all the things in my tank that is collecting algae and clean it off or is it ok to have in the tank ?
« A little algae does little harm; it certainly doesn't bother the fish. If it gets out of hand (or just too unsightly to bear) you can rem.. »
« Ron: Algae is a good thing - it helps remove nitrates. Obviously if you have plants you don't want algae competing for the nutrients in th.. »

Joined: Jul 12, 2011 Posts: 1

I've been struggling with algae problems for years – I used to clean the tank once a month - until a friend of mine who's a fish breeder told me that the problem comes from too much sun exposure and the best way to keep the aquarium algae free is by covering the windows in the room with the tank. I went ahead and bought some blackout roman blinds, that was about two months ago, I then also cleaned the tank, and since then almost no algae has developed. So I must say they completely worked, and that as always, it is better to prevent the problem than to solve it. Hope this helps