Algae are common problems in all kinds of aquariums, including reef or salt-water aquariums. But it is a common misconception that algae need to be completely eliminated in the marine fish tanks. Some algae will always be present in healthy aquarium water, according to “The Everything Aquarium Book” (Adams Media; 2006.) But algae can quickly […]
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Swimming pool algae is an unsightly problem that plagues many residential swimming pools. However, when properly treated, swimming pool algae can be easily treated and banished from a pool. In my many years working in the retail swimming pool and spa industry, I have seen numerous cases of algae develop. It is important to identify […]
Pond algae is a very broad term use to describe all forms and types of algae, including those filamentous, blanket weed, blue, green, and pond scum. They are said to have existed millions of years ago. Algae can be either beneficial or detrimental to marine life. Some forms are ideally crucial to help balance the […]
For pond owners, few things are as annoying as making sure your pond looks green. This means that the algae will multiply and grow in your tank. A limited amount of algae is almost always found in a body of water including swimming pools. Usually chlorine and filter pool to suppress these small growths, and […]
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Exxon Mobil is running a television documentary for the first time, featuring Jon Weissman, a company scientist and algae researcher. It glorifies the beauty of algae and its potential as a source of energy while flashing tubes of red, yellow and green algae appear floating in a white celestial field. But the potential of algae […]
So you’ve decided to buy an aquarium. You’ve chosen some colorful fish, decorated your tank with Greek columns and a little Spongebob Squarepants replica, but you’ve got a problem; algae. You’re cleaning the tank regularly and scraping the sides, but algae still seems to be taking over your tank. Algae eater is a name given […]
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So you have something green in your tank, growing on your decorations, your aquarium glass, and maybe even discoloring your water. What is it? It is a common underwater plant species called algae. Algae, while ugly, are not bad for your fish. It helps to filter the water and makes you aquarium safer. But you […]
Does eating blue algae offer health benefits? Blue algae, also known as spirulina, is widely promoted for its health properties, particularly its effects on the immune system. Many health food stores and natural food markets carry this supplement in powdered, flake, and tablet form to be used as a nutritional supplement. What are the health […]