Is ALL algae BAD?? Fishkeeping confessions- embracing algae

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Published 2019-07-23

Today I want to share with you a new algaescape I have inadvertantly made. I love it, but realize it may not be everyone's cup of tea.
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@RachelOLeary 4 years ago

The 20g blackwater tank has developed a really cool (?) algae. I think I will embrace it. What do you guys think? Camera used:amzn.to/2JVljzL My Patreon: www.patreon.com/racheloleary Fan mail can be sent to: PO box 146 Manchester PA 17345 Buy me a coffee: msjinkzd.com/about_msjinkzd/support-our-site/ Instagram @msjinkzd Website and stocklist: msjinkzd.com/stocklist/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/msjinkzd/
@gabumonboys 4 years ago

It looks like a lawn that professional aquascapers try to imitate with moss.
@pierreschoonraad6827 4 years ago

Love it. The algae gives it a more natural look, which might explain why the fish are so happy. Don't remove it. Plants look extremely healthy.
@drewmo2525 4 years ago

In my opinion the algae has made this tank go from beautiful to stunning! The way it has grown on the botanicals and hardscape makes it a cut from nature all the more 💚
@sergeantotanks3142 4 years ago

That particular algae in that tank actually looks good IMO. Bright green and lush. Not black and stringy. It's not covering the plants and looks like intentional moss on hardscape. Just clean the glass and leave it. Another nice tank. Keep up the great work!
@MDFishTanks 4 years ago

that algae looks awesome. I'm not one to panic over a bit of algae to be honest. As long as it's green, its fine with me :)
@robertfletcher3421 4 years ago

It gives it a mystery effect like an aquatic Middle Earth. Looks a healthy tank.
@markskofield1873 4 years ago

Depending on how intrusive an algae is in my aquariums I usually let it be. I concider it a part of a truly natural ecosystem and is actually filling a niche that is available.
@xVanna1x 4 years ago

I actually love algae growing on the hardscape.
@debbieswan1213 4 years ago

I personally love how that looks, almost like a moss. I would buy that just like buying a plant.
@shammaideen6628 4 years ago

You should sell those algae covered furry 'pacman' things. The hairs are so fine. They look like 2 macaroons glued together at an angle. I would love to have those in my tank.
@andreafarris1918 4 years ago

I could watch those wild bettas all day 😍
@k-makesomething 4 years ago

As long as it isn't covering my front glass and plants, I let algae be--looks natural.
@angiemoore1741 3 years ago

You are so lucky to have that beautiful carpet algae in your tank. It looks amazing and all of the inhabitants love it. Thanks for sharing your beautiful tank
@thetheflyinghawaiian 4 years ago

I have the same green algae like that growing on my driftwood in a three year old tank filled with buce and anubias. Honestly pretty happy with it. Never been in a river with clean driftwood anyways.
@Fish_Face 4 years ago

i'd welcome that algae in my aquarium especially on my hardscapes. I've recently had some dust green algae growing on some rocks and I love the bright green color it adds to my aquarium.
@paulettebard814 4 years ago

Lol , I've never seen shrimp so active! Really cute to watch.
@purplesneakers3343 4 years ago

I think it looks pretty and natural and everyone seems so peppy and happy. I loved the big boys tank when the back looked like a lagoon.
@littl3soprano 4 years ago

I encourage algae growth (and a little detritus) in fry tanks. Lots of yummy goodies for growing fish!
@ShadowLynx516 4 years ago

I love the algae look covering some rocks tbh!