Hi my name is Ramon and I’m new to the fish industry. I need help finding a fish to help my fish tank with the algae problem and I can’t afford it

ramon831 · Jul 25, 2020

I need help with a algae problem at the moment I can’t afford a fish to help me with these. Can anyone help?

KJ · Jul 25, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Nuisance Algae (including bacteria)

Need help with nuisance algae, cyanobacteria, or dinoflagellates? Maybe you just need an ID of what you have in your tank? This is the section for you.

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WIReefer · Jul 25, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

SMSREEF · Jul 25, 2020

Welcome to R2R!
Do you have a pic of the tank?
How many gallons?
What are your nitrate and phosphate levels?

There are many ways to solve algae issues. Fish that eat algae are not required. Snails, emerald crabs and urchins are great. Manual removal of algae is also key.

ahiggins · Jul 25, 2020

Also, I’m a huge fan of physical removal of algae. I don’t have any fish that eat algae and barely any snails/crabs

MightyMO · Jul 25, 2020

Welcome to Reef2reef... To answer your question and this is me not knowing your tank size. Tangs eat algae, however they get big. I have a tommini tang personally and he loves him some algae. If you are broke and need to get something considerably cheaper, try some inverts. Mexican turbo snails, sea hare (If you have ALOT of algae), any clean up crew inverts should help you out at a lot more affordable rate... Wish you luck and feel free to ask me anymore questions...

BighohoReef · Jul 25, 2020

Hi Ramon, what type of help do you need? Lots of folks on here can and are willing to help. Just share some of the specifics and hopefully we can get you the info you need to help your tank.
Welcome to R2R!

Rabidgoose · Jul 25, 2020

Welcome to R2R! We need more info and pictures if possible. Check here also.....

A Simple Guide To Common Problematic Algae And The Means To Control It..

As we all know algae is inevitable in both Marine and fresh water aquariums and if not watched and without proper procedures for removal can quickly turn a beautiful aquarium in to something that resembles a scene out of a old Swamp thing episode. Some are easy to control some are a non stop...

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Bryn · Jul 25, 2020

Welcome to R2R...

Cell · Jul 25, 2020

Welcome! Snails are cheaper than fish!

Retro Reefer · Jul 25, 2020

Peace River · Jul 25, 2020

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!! There are some good tips above - we're glad you're here!

vetteguy53081 · Jul 25, 2020

Is your tank at or near a window? This will do it as UV from sun is strong, even if blinds are closed. You can also reduce white light intensity which will help.