Algae

[Jgisler2006]

Hello, I am somewhat of a noob to the SW fish hobby. So far I have set up a successful FOWLR system in my 29g tank. My question relates to fish health, and if there is any type of algae I should keep in the lookout for, or if there is any kind that may be beneficial, please help.

Thanks

[leebca]

With that sized aquarium, I would not be concerned about algae. The aquarium doesn't support most of the marine life forms that need algae in their diet.

[Jgisler2006]

With that sized aquarium, I would not be concerned about algae. The aquarium doesn't support most of the marine life forms that need algae in their diet.

My question was are there any algae's i should be concerned about? and im sure it will grow something.

[leebca]

Sorry, I misunderstood. If you put in a maintain the right number and kinds of 'clean up crew' snails and such, there will be in general nothing to worry about.

One type of 'algae' is known as bubble algae. Like its name implies, it forms what looks like a green bubble. They are the size of peas to a marble. They need to be removed without breaking them. If/when broken, they spread spores for more to grow.

[Jgisler2006]

ok ay i found some and removed them succesfully thank you is the brown algea bad?

[leebca]

The brown 'algae' isn't really algae, but a type of microbe. It will reduce in numbers and never totally disappear. As the tank ages and the water quality becomes optimal, it will reduce in quantity. In the meantime, there are snails that will eat it and keep it under some control. It does no harm other than being unsightly.