Removing Algae From Plants

[Sasha]

How do you remove algae form plant leaves? I have a couple live Amazon Swords and the leaves are dotted with green algae. If I try to rub the algae off of the plants, the leaves just strat to rip and I don't want to harm the plants. I really want to get the algae off because it looks horrible! Any suggestions?

 

[Rose]

Read effective algae control and it'll get you on the right path. It says everything I would have

Rose

 

[Dubby]

If the algae is too unsightly and you need a quick fix (it will grow back if you dont follow the guidelines that Rose has mentioned ) you can try dipping the plants in a 1:20 solution of bleach for 1min followed by a thorough wash in plain water and then in water having dechlorinator.

 

[babyfish]

If it will be compatable with your other fish, get a bristlenose female plec

 

[Bol]

I'm not sure, if it's "green spot algae", I don't think there's any fish that will eat it, or any way to scrape it off. Could be wrong.

 

[Magnus]

Rubberlip pleco sometimes eat green spot algae, as well as "red" oto.

 

[Sasha]

Thanks for the advive! I have one oto, but maybe I should get a couple more. Would the bleach hurt the plants if I put them in it?

 

[DrOizo]

Is that a joke?? I can tell you now your plants will not be happy if you place them in bleach Be careful using bleach full stop around your aquarium it not very nice to living things!

 

[fozzy_wozzy_woo]

Get some algae eating shrimp... i have them and they are cool