AQUARIUM ALGAE GUIDE - HOW TO FIX ALGAE ISSUES AND WHAT CAUSES ALGAE BLOOM

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5 жыл бұрын

This episode covers the topics of algae bloom - one of the main reasons why aquarium enthusiasts leave this beautiful hobby. Join us and learn about the root causes of aquarium algae issues - why you have algae. We will show you some tips and tricks of getting rid of algae.
Join us for this journey to the dark world of aquascaping.
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GREEN AQUA ALGAE GUIDE: algae.greenaqua.com
AQUARIUM: 200 liter, opti-white aquarium set
AQUARIUM LIGHTING: Odyssea Quad 4x39W T5 light
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AQUARIUM PLANTS (ORIGINAL): 5x Taxiphyllum barbieri moss, 1x Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow', 2x Limnophila sessiliflora PCS, 4x Pogostemon helferi, 4x Staurogyne repens, 1x Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica', 1x Rotala wallichii.
AQUARIUM PLANTS (NEW, INTRODUCED WITH MAINTENANCE): 1x Lilaeopsis brasiliensis, 1x Lilaeopsis brasiliensis PAD (9x9cm), 3x Eleocharis acicularis mini TC (zselés), 1x Eleocharis pusilla PAD (9x9 cm), 2x Cryptocoryne beckettii, 2x Cyperus helferi, 3x Ludwigia spec. Super Red, 3x Ceratopteris thalictroides, 1x Bucephalandra sp. 'Red', 2x Anubias sp. 'Petite', 1x Anubias nana 'Pinto'
AQUARIUM CO2: Pressurized CO2 system, with 2 kg. bottle, Aquario NEO acrylic CO2 diffuser - medium.
AQUARIUM SUBSTRATE SYSTEM: Dennerle Deponit Mix 9in1, ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia, ADA Colorado Sand
AQUARIUM HARDSCAPE: Dragon Stones, 27 kg.
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@GeorgeFarmerStudios 5 жыл бұрын

Great film guys! I love the style and more importantly the content is great. Algae is the number one reason people give up the hobby. If we can sort that we can retain more hobbyist which is great news for us all!

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, George. Thanks for your kind words, Mate. The main goal here is to get everybody back from the dark side. Let the powa' be wit us. 😁

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Not really. The aquarium hobby is not so expensive - especially if you already have the aquarium with some gear. If you are short on money but you like the hobby you still have a number of possibilities...

@capric4545 4 жыл бұрын

Yo... I watched this dude before

@ghos282 4 жыл бұрын

The Entirety of the Video Title that appears on KZfaq 'Recommended' Page: "HOW TO FIX ALGAE" ..Why? Is yours Broken?

@danielouw2095 3 жыл бұрын

@@GreenAquaShop I have a new tank, being running for 11 days now and I'm doing frequent water changes at least once or even twice a week and using pressurized CO² with only 6 hrs of light. Yet I still see green thread algea. Any recommendation?

@SGScaper 5 жыл бұрын

“Our pride prohibits us to understand Mother Nature” words to etched into my minds when we approach this hobby. 👍🏼

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is the most important stuff, to be humble, to not get angry on smbody or smthing, to just listen. ✌

@benji123big 5 жыл бұрын

Dude im from romainia and now live in California and i think your the coolest person. You crack me up. I miss Europe so direct and to the point.

@brencas 5 жыл бұрын

I needed this video. I've been thinking about leaving the hobby due to the algae issues I've been having. This gave me motivation to keep fighting it. Thank you!

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Algae is a sign of a problem. If you keep that in mind this is easier to accept and handle. You can solve it by yourself or by some advice. If there is a heavy infection you still can do a 5 days blackout. That helps a lot to start from a better position. And if the situation is even worst just do a restart and think about how you can make it better next time. Aquascaping is super easy. And if you do your homework well this really not takes up more than an hour from your week. Which is almost nothing. We're happy to help you out in case if you need some feedback. 👍

@302240sx Ай бұрын

The easiest way to reset your tank with no algae is a tank blackout. 2 to 3 days your fish shimp an plants will all be fine.

@AquaOwner 5 жыл бұрын

Very well done and this tank was the perfect filming spot for everything algea related :D

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Danke Tobi. 😃A case study, right? This aquarium gave us the idea in the first place. 💡😅

@1213lifeguard 5 жыл бұрын

Haha this was both instructive and funny as hell, Green Aqua Guru

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely not a Guru, that is Viktor. 😂 We would have been able to say so much more though, but we wanted to fit into this timeframe with all the topics... 👍

@KX5Kat 4 жыл бұрын

You said it perfectly. One of the reasons I love this hobby is that it forces us to think and act patiently.

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. You got the point perfectly. 😎👍🏻

@richardsobeck583 2 жыл бұрын

Motivated me to get an electric solenoid for my CO2 system. No more turning it on by hand! You guys are great! Thank you!

@jayant19901 4 жыл бұрын

Love the way you described things in a natural way. Life will always find a way and nature definitely has its own balance everywhere. Being a doctor and a hobbyist for nearly 15 years I could relate to everything that you said. Keep going, cheers !!

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your encouragement, it means a lot - especially coming from someone who knows this-and-that about biology. 😅😇🙏🏻

@louiserasmussen1903 5 жыл бұрын

haha love this video, you really hit the nail here both with your attitude, content and production value. one new fan, and subscriber, thanks to george I peeked by.

@JaySmith-ky1wb 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry bad day

@littleman5890 3 жыл бұрын

This video is absolutely golden!!!! I’m a sushi chef working 50 hour weeks and I have two pretty decent tanks and I love the hobby and always make time for them!!! Thanks GreenAqua for all your help and advice, we all appreciate you guys!!

@GreenAquaShop 3 жыл бұрын

You are great, I love your profession, I am an amateur in that, but I love making sushi. Thanks for the kind comment!

@ankushbose7305 3 жыл бұрын

This video solved the issue for leaving this hobby an year back. Anyways, got a new tank this eve for a new start.

@GreenAquaShop 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, gogogo!

@chakrabartisaumya 5 жыл бұрын

Another excellent informative video and the best music in your videos so far!

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your words. We're glad you like it saumya chakrabarti 👍

@robvdeikenlaan 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Love the Balkan way of communication: direct, bold and no smoothening down. I have some Bulgarian and Romenian colleagues and a wife from Sarajevo and they do the same. Altough for the latter, I've reather that she doesn't direct it too much to me 😉

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, I always new Hungary is closer to Balkan than the West. 😃 Also, who said we didn't smoothen it down? 🤣

@balintkelenyi2946 5 жыл бұрын

Both the English and Hungarian subtitles were really well-made and accurate! BIG THUMBS UP!

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

And we now have the best guy to do these subtitles! 😎 Right, Tamás? 😉

@luisdesousa2168 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching every your videos as possible regarding my free time. In simple language, you are giving to all people wich are seeing your videos a great, great help! You're in a good mission! God bless you!

@shelbybuan 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is amazing! Hahaha! Loved the video, and comedy! Thanks for the great information. Probably one of the most informative, and accurate, videos on algae out there!

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Shelby, glad you liked our humor. Stay tuned for more tutorials from us. 👍🙏

@DuilioBiccari 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, sure the best video about algae.

@jellevdbrink2901 5 жыл бұрын

It just keeps amazing me how high quality all of your videos are! keep them coming!

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Jelle, thanks! We always try to keep the level high and will keep doing it in the future. 👍 Not easy btw. 😁

@aquariumplantman 5 жыл бұрын

Love this vid like all the others Balasz, top quality production Green Aqua crew. 🤙

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete, glad you liked it, more are on their way... 😎✌

@christianschulte5036 4 жыл бұрын

Great content and resources. I really liked the "Tank revival". I would love to see you guys rescue other aquariums like this. 👍

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christian, will definitely do similar projects in the future. Stay tuned.

@pengweisong 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, BALÁZS, I have to say this video is really inspiring and a very interesting way to bring up the topic of algea. I almost gave up aquascaping due to the algea. Before I throw away all my equipments, I found this video and your algea guide which tells me not to fight with algea, but find the root cause and resolve it. Thanks and I have found the problems, resolve those issues one by one. Today I have a good, balance and beautiful planted tank which I love an enjoy with really minimum effort to take care the algea. Thanks a lot helping me stay with this hobby and it is really an amazing hobby.

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Now this is exactly why we made this video Wei Song Peng. Can't tell how much I loved your comment! Made my day. Thanks for that. 💪🏻👍🏻

@adamkabalec9593 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing. (: Thank you, thank you, thank you ... Can't wait for the next video.

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Adam. :) Viktor is already working on the next video! :)

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Adam, glad you like this one 👍

@andrewpratt4481 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video - this helps me immensely. I set up an aquascape about two months ago thinking I was doing everything right. I have ADA soil, CO2 and a good light. Within a few days it was overrun by algae but now understand why - ammonia spike plus high lighting. The good news is I haven’t given up and feel inspired every time I watch one of your videos. Thanks very much

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, so glad you found this helpful. Cheers Andrew. Good luck with your tank in the future too!

@rejinrajan1733 5 жыл бұрын

Informative and Beautiful video with Beautiful Indian music... I loved it. This is the right way to explain how to keep aquarium clean and neat. I am a person who given up my favorite hobby because of algae. Now it motivates a lot. Planning to start again. Thank you green aqua. Thanks a lot.

@ThePlantedTankTV 5 жыл бұрын

Ah! I love this! Love when you address the haters. hahaha ✌😍

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

You know you get a call after working hours.... and you face with the evil.... not surprised you have weird thoughts... 😀 or just blame the miso soup for that 😄👍

@rippinskid 4 жыл бұрын

best part of the video

@discusworld7121 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, loved the simplicity and emotional explanations , strong words "Don't try fight with Algae, find a root of problem " Greedy aquascaper always pay twice...

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aleksandr, glad you liked it! I did not say anybody has to pay twice though. :D

@discusworld7121 5 жыл бұрын

@@GreenAquaShop Yes, I mean for good Aquascepe you will have spent more money, time and knowledge.

@Treehead726 5 жыл бұрын

I really love your videos! I'm not up to even close to your level. I'm about 1 month in. No C02 or anything yet but I love your approach to aquascaping. You try to understand nature, not control it. That's what fascinates me about the hobby. Seeing what nature does and trying to understand it enough to help balance it. Just wanted to say thanks! Learning a lot. Long way to go!

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your words Pamela. Love to hear your project is going well. Have a lot of fun with the setup and enjoy the ride in this beautiful hobby 😍

@Sinserg 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the few channels were all the content it's worth one's time, so much good advises and information, this channel is like a gift to people already in the hobby and to new aquarists as well keep up the great job that you are doing! 👍

@GreenAquaShop 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sergio 😄 ✌️

@MySupra86 5 жыл бұрын

"Welcome to the dark world of Aquascaping"...I paused and hit LIKE!! and continue watching....

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 😉👍

@suyog1260 5 жыл бұрын

I even don't have to watch full video.. Once your video is uploaded first thing i do is hit that like button and then start watching..btw nice background music 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support mate! 😃👍It's good to hear we get the like in advance 😃Initially when i heard the music i thought i will see some snake dancing behind Balazs at some point, but never happened :) - Viktor

@ShawnHineidi 5 жыл бұрын

Balazs you are an amazing person to watch! you taught me couple of new things in an absolute hilarious way. I love your show man. Salute!!

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Nice of you to say that Shawn! Glad you like the show. Cheers! 😎👍🏻

@kwahanui 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice and I agree with you wholeheartedly.I deal with algae by not owning a fish tank and by watching your videos and letting you and your assistant do all the cleaning up. So much more efficient use of my time.Much appreciated. Keep up the good work and I'll enjoy my popcorn.🍿

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah.😅

@ungahaayah9565 5 жыл бұрын

The music was so amazing and beautiful loooooove it

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's the beauty of music! Some like it some not! Glad you like it! 👍🏻

@AlsFishBarn 5 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha I love you guys! You just don’t take crap and don’t fake anything to try to please anyone! Keep doing you!

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alec, also, we really do not want to offend anybody though, we are so so glad that our viewers appreciate our humor and get the jokes and are not angry on us for our style. This is the best thing that can happen to us. We LOVE YOU GUYS! Really.

@mateuszbrodziak217 2 жыл бұрын

I find your content so empowering. Starting a first planted tank in a few weeks. If I ever fail, it will be all on you! But for real, should I ever get algae, I won't dispair. It will be only a motivation to improve the process next time. The cost of even rebuilding the setup is nothing compared to purchasing all the things from the beginning.

@calixtopereira9730 4 жыл бұрын

Conteúdo maravilhoso, como sempre mostrando a realidade, parabéns greenaqua

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers, glad you found this useful! Good luck in your fight with algae. Cheers.

@roberth.4435 5 жыл бұрын

A favorite one: you’re gonna disturb the fish!! 😂 of course they’re not disturbed.. they hide in the hardscape like in nature when something big and dangerous moves in the surrounding area.. and they hide for some time.. once they get used to weekly manteinance they don’t care anymore.. they’re usually surrounding your hands to catch any baby shrimp or any tasty treasures you take out when doing manteinance. 🤣

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Yes Robert, absolutely. 😀

@genevievea.9839 4 жыл бұрын

I cannot count how many times i almost sucked in my angelfish in my siphon hose 😂 he likes me so damn much that he thinks i’m feeding him 🤭

@davidrocha1719 5 жыл бұрын

love this video ! if you want a pro quality aquascape ! its all about maintenance !! i always tell people the same thing. Some people are just lazy. BTW i love your comments in the video !! " Its the rock i picked up from you guys "

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers David, thanks, glad you love it. 😎 Really need to joke about these things sometimes... 😉

@OriginalMindTrick 5 жыл бұрын

If you are lazy you need to do it right from the start and over-filtrate, chose mostly easy slow growing plants and plant heavily from the start, keep light levels low and the light on for 5-8 hours, keep fish stock low and feed just enough. If you do this and add appropriate algae eaters like otocinclus, amano/pinocchio shrimp and nerite/ramshorn snail, you can afford to be lazy and only do maintenance once a month or even more seldom.

@davidrocha1719 5 жыл бұрын

OriginalMindTrick I agree ☝🏽 but if you wanna keep a pro quality aqua scape and keep difficult plants you have to keep up with weekly water changes and over all maintenance. I my self have a low demanding aqua scape and an aqua scape that I constantly have to maintain

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips OriginalMindTrick 👍 Still many people just tend to miss parts from this list or completely go the other direction. Then algae come and overtake the whole tank :)... and we get a call :)

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

You're right David, different goals different dedication required. The problem comes when people mix these. 😃

@nmgamingandhobbies7109 5 жыл бұрын

You are definitely one of the best aquarists I have known. I truly understand everything you said in this video and it was really informative and a lot of sense. Like others, I am also a beginner for this hobby since I only started last May 2019. But what it makes more interesting than any other type of hobbies is the fact that I learn new things everyday. That this hobby is much more of a complexity that you can't understand the exact science and formula overnight to prevent fishes from dying, withering of plants, controlling the co2, ammonia and ph levels in your tank. Choosing the right filter well, I spend quite a lot in different filters during the process. Then this algae issues comes in, you'll get tired of cleaning the tank, removing the algae over the course of time which is quite understandable but for me, those challenges and problems motivates me more to study and understand the science of aquascaping and fish keeping. This is a hobby which I will continue to work for many years to come.

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it is absolutely true, we also learn something every day, it's a great process, isn't it?

@jamesguan9392 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite channel. I just started an aquascaped tank as a noob and I now have a tank of algae. However, because of this information here, I was able to get rid of it.

@GreenAquaShop 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, that is cool to read! Glad you prevailed. Cheers!

@polanskiman 5 жыл бұрын

Good video. Not sure what you meant by "buy the right equipment" though. If by that you mean buying high end gear like ADA, Twinstar or the like then this is mostly the reason why many people are put off this hobby, not really the algae. A lamp from ADA can literally cost a month's salary to some people. These companies do a disfavor to making the hobby more widespread in my opinion by applying insane margins to their product. But I think the problem lays mostly in people patience and desire to achieve something nice through time. Instant gratification is what people want and this hobby is definitely not going to satisfy that . The equipment is secondary if you know how to use the equipment well and you understand and know the limits of said equipment. Even with cheap hardware one can achieve something, you just need to know how to use it.

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe this was not clear from the video as we had to shorten this to fit our 15 minuteish program. Right equipment means the ones which do the job. Not the brand. For example using a small internal filter for your 200L aquarium is not the right way. Same on lighting. With 1 T8 or T5 tube you may will have just problems when try to grow not just shade lower plants. Equipment needs to match with your goals and expectations. Your free time and the hours you're willing to dedicate to your aquarium and maintenance. Patience like you mention is another issue which is worth a video alone. Thanks for your comment :)

@polanskiman 5 жыл бұрын

@@GreenAquaShop Yes that clears it up. I think the lack of time dedicated to maintaining the aquarium will most certainly be the reason why people end up getting algae. Neglect a tank and then parameters start degrading pretty fast even if you initially have everything set up right at the beginning. Great video content :)

@pobster88j94 5 жыл бұрын

It is not equipment. I have the best of everything and bba all over my plant leaves.

@supremecamels7736 4 жыл бұрын

Bang on - I come from a reef tank background and the amount of people I know who have given up after a year is crazy. They expect a flourishing reef in 6 months... Try 5 years. Same kind of scenario is kids starting to weight train and jumping on steroids and the like because they want instant results... It's whats wrong with this world. No patience these days!

@jackd5181 4 жыл бұрын

Haha I love how you called out everything that people said 😂😂😂

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Well, that's what they said, so I had to. 😇

@barbarafelcan8012 Жыл бұрын

Really informative, thanks for all your comments on Algae control aquarium looked great again such useful tips thank you.

@taradonelson9242 2 жыл бұрын

I love the opening to this video. So dramatic! I was not expecting that! 😂 This is the first video I have seen from your channel. The music and soothing voice is calming, which is helpful for a newbie like me who is feeling anxious and frustrated about recurring algae. I will be back!

@GreenAquaShop 2 жыл бұрын

LOL :) Welcome. Thanks for the support Tara!

@chirimaru 4 жыл бұрын

Wait, was that a Fifth Element reference?? "Aziz, light!"

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Haha yes, love Luc Besson.

@Zoivod 5 жыл бұрын

Nice call back to the fifth element. Hahah best movie ever. Aziz..LIGHT.

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, we love Luc Besson! Best director.

@bastafari1636 4 жыл бұрын

@@GreenAquaShop That's a bold statement.

@robthebank12 Жыл бұрын

I know you may never see this Balazs, But I understand 'FLOW' & now i have peace. Thank you! peace & love!🙏

@banderasbandita 5 жыл бұрын

Nagyon jól ismertetted a dolgot ! Köszönöm szépen a videót , segítséget !

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Köszönjük a visszajelzést 😃

@vladimirstojanovic3603 5 жыл бұрын

"I bought this rock from you guys,it's leaking something! The fish are dying....... Just watch another movie" :D Epic!! :D P.S. Great video!

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks. Glad you like id Vladimir!

@Mikeymikemike 5 жыл бұрын

haha, I also say "Aziz Light!" to my family

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Funny movie, The 5th Element, right? I love Luc Besson! 👍😎

@hkja99 4 жыл бұрын

I love the Algae guide on the website! So comprehensive and useful informations on causes

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Finally someone who reads! :D Haha.

@dreadedmotherrojas4667 3 жыл бұрын

You could never be boring! 🤣😂 Hola from Utah USA! Thanks for all your wisdom

@monotoshmitra 5 жыл бұрын

😔 ... algae ..where can we buy Balazs the algae eater 🙃 ..I tried lot of algae eater but nothing like u..how u were having the soup... Great video by the way lot of info thank u..

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Monotosh Mitra, yeah, I can do algae like crazy. 😁 Thanks for your kind words.👍

@dusandobranic2746 5 жыл бұрын

too loud background sound

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Yup noted thanks for your feedback. Will fix it next time. 👍

@Modelpilot 5 жыл бұрын

Personally i like the background music a lot,

@Rick-the-Swift 5 жыл бұрын

@@Modelpilot You don't get it bro. The background music may have been alright if it wasn't 3 times louder than the dude's voice which completely drowned out the information being conveyed. smh

@Modelpilot 5 жыл бұрын

Rick the Swift when i watch this video on my big screen and premium surround set, i can understand Balazs clearly and the music is mind blowing ..... but i can imagine watching this on a ipad or laptop the music is a bit loud 👍🏻

@DeepikaAditya 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear Indian Classical Music as Background.

@vandermolen404 4 жыл бұрын

Love these video’s! 😂 your humor is awesome. But also thanks for all the info. It’s very usefull. I use a lot of your tips and my scapes are doing great! Keep up the good work!!!

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Will do, thanks for the encouragement, you are great Marcus!

@kvjitesh6749 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, picturatisation, theme and obviously the content. Loved it.

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your words 😊

@kamiljeliman 5 жыл бұрын

So in one word: Imbalance :-)

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Petr, we should not have waisted 17 minutes. 😁 Less is more. 😉👍✌

@lllchendavidlll 5 жыл бұрын

I don't understand the 50% weekly water change. How is ammonia high if you have a cycled filter with plants? Both beneficial bacteria and plants deal with ammonia. If ammonia is so high that you need to change 50% every week in a YEAR OLD aquarium, then something is really wrong. You speak of balance, but don't these frequent "maintenance" routines disrupt an ecosystem that is trying to balance itself? I fear the constant "maintenance" gives algae more of an advantage over the plants since algae inherently adapt to changing environments better than plants do. I don't think it's correct to say your aquarium is balanced if you need such frequent maintenance. It's like saying your boat is perfect as you constantly plug the leaking holes while it sails LOL.

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Haha David, I do sail, and btw - yes! A regular, bit older sailboat would start leaking and will leak all the time! 😅The bilge pump will start to run occasionally and most of the time you have no idea where that water came from. That has happened to me with several boats. 💡 It's the same with your aquarium - this is not a digital situation. I do not really like to talk about "balance" too much, because that is almost incomprehensible with our knowledge and tools. Here's on example why: Ammonia is not being constantly and evenly produced in your aquarium. For example if a leaf is detached from the main plant it will not start to rot instantly and it will not rot forever after that. Bacteria are constantly feeding on Ammonia, but only on the amount that is available for them. If a bigger dose of Ammonia gets them, they will start multiplying and feeding some more. This is a fragile balance. You really need to help it with the water changes. It is very important that water changes not only remove excess Ammonia from the system, but also other organic materials (small particles floating in your water, debris, etc) and also excess Nitrate and Phosphate, preventing their quantities to reach plant-growth prohibiting levels. You are right in suspecting that water changes can hurt the ecosystem. Really big temperature changes, big pH fluctuations, and other water parameter level changes can all be of negative effect for plants. (Smaller changes are tolerated though, just think how well plants have adapted for example to big rains that bring temperature changes to rivers in the nature). All-in-all do not fear bigger and constant maintenance sessions. Just try to keep your tank clean, and you'll be fine. 🤟🏻

@Duck-rm3no 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with David on this one. 50% weekly water changes can indeed solve or prevent an algae problem, but it is problem solving "with a hammer". For tanks up to say...80-100L it is not a huge problem ofc and for nano tanks it is real easy, but you should not HAVE to do 50% changes. Especially not for big tanks. You should really fix the underlying problem instead, if in any way possible (that is the tricky part of course). There are people out there who run really nice planted tanks with hardly any water changes at all (try searching for it). If that is possible, then 50% weekly is surely not something to strive for. Extreme water waste is not super cool either IMO. (Tons of other good stuff in the video though!)

@trudeaumustgo1920 5 жыл бұрын

Because its not ammonia you are removing with water changes. Irs Its nitrates, which both harms fish and accelerates algae growth. Also it adds back minerals and such the fish and plants need.

@lllchendavidlll 5 жыл бұрын

@@trudeaumustgo1920 Firstly, nitrates are relatively harmless to fish. I think it's widely accepted that

@trudeaumustgo1920 5 жыл бұрын

Watched many many videos on youtube about fish breeders and their fish room, Gary lang being a top one, promotes changing water. Hes been keeping fish for like 50 years. 20ppm is fine sure, but if you never change the water that will creep up fast, especially on new fish keepers that over feed. Also depending HOW your fertilizing, its suggested by the company to do a weekly water change.

@TheCineScaper 5 жыл бұрын

Cool and useful video guys! Keep it up!

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate ... let's push together! 😃👍

@josmellcas4384 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias, buena información y precisos. A mejorar cada día y equilibrar mi acuario. Muchas gracias desde Perú.

@GreenAquaShop 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, glad you found this useful.

@Xyphren 5 жыл бұрын

lay off the Indian Peyote bro.... chill that background music

@Renagade5150 5 жыл бұрын

I completely disagree lol. Love the music! Way better than the pop they usually play. Always seemed so out of place to me...

@Zerosoundz 5 жыл бұрын

I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@mr.peekaboo1186 4 жыл бұрын

I love the way you express your idea, brother.

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers brother, thanks!

@waynemaffit5931 3 жыл бұрын

That was AWESOME! Straight -Up, No Chaser. Sometimes, you just got to call a spade a spade or "Watch another movie!"

@gajduso 5 жыл бұрын

You guys are great ! Thanks for this video it is very educative and motivative

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Filip, glad you like it, more like this to come.

@vampiroledesma2447 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks.

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching, glad you like this.

@mcrisorius 5 жыл бұрын

:-) :-) :-) La meilleur explication vidéo que j'ai vue sur des centaines ... simple, directe, efficace et logique.

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Merci! 🙏🏻So glad you found this useful! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@Swap202003 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and useful information. Thanks guys.

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. 😇👍🏻

@nandanu9795 4 жыл бұрын

Great job.. you described complex algae problems in simple words. A pleasure to watch your videos

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

That is cool to read, thanks for the support!

@setesuper4611 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are realy the best ones! Great vídeo, even in the worst situation bring us a lot information and still show the beatifull word of aquascaping! Thanks, again.

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, really glad you liked this. Stay tuned for more from us!

@mrek2068 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. Ignore those who just dislike everything. They have their own issues! Green Aqua are truly inspirational, humorous and great teachers. The production values of your videos are pure Hollywood, or in this case Bollywood, given the music. Genius.

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, indeed. We try different music with different videos, glad you appreciate our production effort. Cheers.

@justanopinionsincerelynoof3860 2 жыл бұрын

Omg, thanks you for this video! Funny and insightful at the same time. I need to figure out what kind of algae is in my newly planted tank. Off to your website!

@MrMilesfinn 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent - both philosophy and practical details!

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Miles, yeah, these two go together in the fight against algae.😊

@fanerinaarts666 5 жыл бұрын

Állati jó ez a videó (is)! Egy élmény végignézni és hallgatni :) Rengeteg fontos információ, és szórakoztató előadás módban. Köszönjük Balázs! és köszönet az egész Green Aqua-nak hogy létezik és itt van nekünk!!

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Köszönjük a visszajelzést, egy picit talán erős volt az üzenet, de tényleg tömegével kapjuk a hasonló eseteket, ami kb a videóban látható okok miatt jelentkezik. 😃 Balázsnál kinyitották a pofonos ládát 😂 Köszi, hogy követtek, hogy támogattok minket. Nélkületek ez a csatorna sem létezne. 🙏

@fanerinaarts666 5 жыл бұрын

@@GreenAquaShop nekem tetszett az üzenet, a pofonos ládának pedig néha muszáj nyílnia, mert túl sok a Föld hátán az ostobaság. Nagyon sokat adtok nekünk, köszönjük Nektek!

@grock31 5 жыл бұрын

Good info given. Thx for sharing some knowledge on this subject

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks GDee Cichlids. You are welcome! 👍

@pdv3526 5 жыл бұрын

You-neighbor-are thorough with great explanations. You should have more subscribers than listed especially those who are fish enthusiasts. Great video!

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks neighbour. 😉 We are actually happy with the number of subscribers at the moment, with us being at 3K only just a few months ago. It's growing like crazy. ✈️ Thanks for your appreciation. 😊

@FullMoonAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Informative but with enough humor to keep us watching. Great tips. Thank you!

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Full Moon Aquatics, we realized from the beginning that this is a touchy subject and a lot of information will have to be delivered, so humor is imperative to get the message through. 😅 I didn't expect it at the beginning - but later realized that when talking about algae you actually need to talk about almost everything, as the whole hobby is about underwater health and balance and avoidance of algae. So I had to talk about basically everything, which is very difficult in just a couple of minutes. 🙃

@kelvinaw1737 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks.

@wandaoshiro2014 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for filming this video, it's the best video on algae & packed full of important info. I had to break down one of my new tanks, due to so much algae, but seeing those awesome tanks, I can't wait to try again!😉

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

It is great Wanda that you do not give up. Algae is something that can be definitely overcomed with time, knowledge and patience, and most of all, understanding. Thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot to us. 👍

@wandaoshiro2014 5 жыл бұрын

@@GreenAquaShop Thank you, I just started with my shrimp tanks a year ago, too soon to give up to algae, I need to balance my tanks & keep doing water changes! 😉🌱🐟

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

You should definitely do it, once you got on the right path, things will be much easier. Let us know if we can help you in any way.

@wandaoshiro2014 5 жыл бұрын

@@GreenAquaShop Ok, thank you so very much. 😊

@sprull 4 жыл бұрын

I feel so relax now .Thanks

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, glad you liked this video.

@rippinskid 4 жыл бұрын

This video was so good bloody hell. Keep it up mate !!

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@maximebakleh8052 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, found it particularly helpful as I plan to go aquascaping soon, I hope I can avoid some mistakes

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Maxime, thank you for your feedback. Glad you found it useful. Have a fun on your next aquascaping adventure. 😃👍 This is a really exciting part, planning and put everything together.

@pierreschoonraad6827 4 жыл бұрын

Informative information as always. Thanks guys. Love your channel

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you like what we do, cheers Pierre! 👍

@kyler3683 5 жыл бұрын

Great information! I really enjoy your videos!

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle. Glad you like our videos! 👍✌

@henriquepatricio6252 4 жыл бұрын

I must admit when i started to watch u, wasnt quite sure what to make but thanks to you and your videos(full of information) i want to start aquascaping now thanks keep up the good work 🙏

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks for watching us, and let us know if you have further questions. Good luck with your first scape!

@crazyaquatics71 5 жыл бұрын

another awesome content sir, just lovely , learned a lot again , i have been facing algae too now because of u i can see why , and because of today's video i can cure it. love this channel.

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Crazy Aquatics, that was exactly the point of this video. To really help you guys get things in order in your tanks or avoid algae bloom alltogether. Mission accomplished! 😎🤟🏻

@Italiangreyhoundmom 4 жыл бұрын

Great info, superb film quality. Just subscribed 👍

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support, and welcome to the channel! Cheers.

@Simoneemilie 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this video😂 I often find myself returning to this video whenever algae is making my life a living hell, like now!

@jhill1973xx 5 жыл бұрын

Great, useful information! I especially like the part about ammonia and lighting levels. It's hard to get a good balance of aquariums and plants. I have a 55 gallon I'm working on at a church. I have found that low light plants which are hardy do the best for this set up, which has 40 watts of light over it. The plants are mostly floating, except for the crypts which do well almost anywhere! Thanks for speaking about filtration. I appreciate the video! Thanks.

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you appreciate this Jeremiah! And glad you have a tank at church, I do think about this often, that this hobby is really close to God's will.

@herrgyula 5 жыл бұрын

Really correct and informative video! Great job! Keep going!

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gyula! A magyar feliratok lassan elkészülnek, ezt azoknak írom, akik ma estére várják. :)

@markusferguson2985 4 жыл бұрын

What a succinct, clear... and pleasantly entertaining presentation. Nice. Thanks

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked this, thanks for watching and thanks for the feedback!

@adityasinghkatoch9529 3 жыл бұрын

Great content, great information, great style and super duper presentation. All the best

@GreenAquaShop 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks!

@GlassAqua 5 жыл бұрын

Great information for beginners and pros! Keep it coming! :)

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

We certainly will, Glass Aqua, thanks! 👌

@_billuraj_ 5 жыл бұрын

Love the Music... The music of my land - India! Loved the content and the presentation... I was a victim of "algae problem" and I left the hobby! I remain an enthusiast henceforth!

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

It looks like you guys really like your own music, you are not the first who was happy about it. 👍 I guess that's how it should be. I hope you'll get back soon to this beautiful hobby and manage to have an algae-free aquarium. Many people from all around the world can do it, with a little attention and investment it can be done perfectly. Cheers!

@TheCuz117 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video guys! Loving your work

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke, appreciate your feedback 👍

@tickets23 5 жыл бұрын

Good hillarious information. I loved his comments about the bad guys always being negitive. Iwill have to watch this video several times to get all the information to sink in

@GreenAquaShop 5 жыл бұрын

Great Kaneu! Thanks for watching and glad you liked it, stay tuned for more content from us.

@vexcarius7100 4 жыл бұрын

Real talk level: 100 I'm a newbie to the hobby but I learn everyday.

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the hobby, and glad you like our videos. :)

@vexcarius7100 4 жыл бұрын

@@GreenAquaShop Thank you. Subscribed. :)

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Good news, thanks a lot. :)

@drpritamsms 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video.. Agree with u on almost all things.. Have been maintaining aquariums as a hobby since last 30 years, can't stress enough on water changes.. That itself reduces a lot of algae Nice work..

@GreenAquaShop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you agree - your experience is vast! Cheers.