sanasana
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I recently switched my pale yellow bulb to a brighter white one since the previous one stopped working. I've noticed that the white gravel is turning black and there's black algae like growth on the tank wall. I think it's because of the light so I intend to change it back to the yellow one.
Now about the cleanup. I've searched online how boiling the gravel removes the algae. I gave some gravel a thorough wash and most of it came off but since I intend to completely clear the tank of the algae (it's also in the corner of a tank), so I was wondering about the healthy bacteria. I'll have to do a 100% water change, won't I? How should I clear the algae if not that? I have an undergravel filter and artificial plants. How do I clear the tank of the algae without messing up the tank system?
Now about the cleanup. I've searched online how boiling the gravel removes the algae. I gave some gravel a thorough wash and most of it came off but since I intend to completely clear the tank of the algae (it's also in the corner of a tank), so I was wondering about the healthy bacteria. I'll have to do a 100% water change, won't I? How should I clear the algae if not that? I have an undergravel filter and artificial plants. How do I clear the tank of the algae without messing up the tank system?