Hi guys
Apologies in advance as with most forums the following question has no doubt been asked and answered many times, though being non forum and pc literate, I hope you do not mind.
I've had my 60l tank up and running for about a month. I started with one small black catfish. A week later I added 6 neons and a few shrimps. Last weekend I added 4 or 5 red eyed tetras and some bottom feeding striped fish (sorry don't know the name).
All was fine for a week or so then literally overnight my stones went green with algae and I noticed the stringy algae on the artificial plants. It's getting worse and was hoping someone maybe able to tell me the cause and remedy.
I've read certain plants will help as well as certain fish. I don't want to upset the fish by draining/cleaning completely (not sure if this will or will not effect the fish).
Total newbie. Aquarium purchased for the kids. Photo attached.
Apologies in advance as with most forums the following question has no doubt been asked and answered many times, though being non forum and pc literate, I hope you do not mind.
I've had my 60l tank up and running for about a month. I started with one small black catfish. A week later I added 6 neons and a few shrimps. Last weekend I added 4 or 5 red eyed tetras and some bottom feeding striped fish (sorry don't know the name).
All was fine for a week or so then literally overnight my stones went green with algae and I noticed the stringy algae on the artificial plants. It's getting worse and was hoping someone maybe able to tell me the cause and remedy.
I've read certain plants will help as well as certain fish. I don't want to upset the fish by draining/cleaning completely (not sure if this will or will not effect the fish).
Total newbie. Aquarium purchased for the kids. Photo attached.