How to Get Rid of Aquarium Algae | Causes, Different Types, & Algae Eaters

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0:00 - Intro
0:48 - What is Algae
2:18 - Algae is like a weed in a lawn
3:43 - What Causes Algae
5:06 - Cleaning Crew - Snails
8:30 - Cleaning Crew - Suckermouth
10:15 - Cleaning Crew - Shrimp
11:25 - Cleaning Crew - Specialized Eaters
12:30 - Cleaning Crew - Your Fish
13:28 - Cleaning Crew - Tip: Create a gap
14:18 - Brown/ Green Diatom Algae
15:32 - Black Beard/Brush Algae (BBA)
18:20 - Hair Algae
21:27 - Green Spot Algae (GSA)
23:00 - Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria) (BGA)
24:30 - Green Water Algae
26:06 - Overall Comments/Tips
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@AquariumCoop 6 жыл бұрын

*Watch the whole planted aquarium series here:* geni.us/PlantTutorials

@direland88 6 жыл бұрын

Aquarium Co-Op what about ghost shrimp for algae I heard they eat string algae?

@aviconnor5956 2 жыл бұрын

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@arimartin1944 2 жыл бұрын

@Avi Connor instablaster =)

@aviconnor5956 2 жыл бұрын

@Ari Martin i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

@theresagreen7165 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know how many times I've watched this video but it is ALWAYS helpful. Thank you so much for this comprehensive guide!

@TheASMRlogs 6 жыл бұрын

Just so you know.. Your videos are part of my son's homeschool curriculum. He's building a freshwater ecosystem in his tank; with your (and a few others) help. Thank you for these videos!

@AquariumCoop 6 жыл бұрын

+Elizabeth Johnston awesome!

@adriansimington6756 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't think there was another homeschooled fish nerd :)

@chantelbarcomb1766 5 жыл бұрын

I was homeschooled! that is an awesome way to get hands on teaching in!

@MA-zg2pz 3 жыл бұрын

We’re homeschooling and doing the exact same!

@sugarmuffin319 3 жыл бұрын

That's amazing! What a fun, hands- on project! 😍

@pnwgeek 7 жыл бұрын

Timestamps for reference: 0:01 - Intro 0:48 - What is Algae 2:18 - Algae is like a weed in a lawn 3:43 - What Causes Algae 5:06 - Cleaning Crew - Snails 8:30 - Cleaning Crew - Suckermouth 10:15 - Cleaning Crew - Shrimp 11:25 - Cleaning Crew - Specialized Eaters 12:30 - Cleaning Crew - Your Fish 13:28 - Cleaning Crew - Tip: Create a gap 14:18 - Brown/ Green Diatom Algae 15:32 - Black Beard/Brush Algae (BBA) 18:20 - Hair Algae 21:27 - Green Spot Algae (GSA) 23:00 - Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria) (BGA) 24:30 - Green Water Algae 26:06 - Overall Comments/Tips

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

Upvoted! And thanks for doing that. I added it to the description as well.

@pnwgeek 7 жыл бұрын

No problem, I knew I would be coming back and referring folks to this in the future, so time stamps are helpful!

@209Control 7 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU

@jeffbronson3696 7 жыл бұрын

Ethan Gollehon THANK YOU

@DocRen 7 жыл бұрын

WOW! Thanks so much!

@AntsCanada 4 жыл бұрын

This was the best algae 101 video I've seen yet! Thank you! So helpful!

@spaghetti1641 3 жыл бұрын

Doing research for your avatar terrarium?

@fruityautism 3 жыл бұрын

Yo, whatchu doing?

@thathobbitlife 3 жыл бұрын

Mikey! On a FISH channel?! How cool lol I love cross channel love and support :-)

@natanhalinowski3174 3 жыл бұрын

Surprised to see you on this channel ;) I cant wait until you move tha antiverse into your new house:D

@syazmin9656 3 жыл бұрын

Wauu u are here too

@meikilove7058 6 жыл бұрын

You are the captain america of the aquatic world. Really appreciate the honesty and VERY informative video!

@jairalt 2 жыл бұрын

Dean is Ironman!

@mjsjoiners7807 7 жыл бұрын

At last.. I've found someone who not only talks sense, but is well worth a sub. 2 thumbs up

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you on board. Thanks for the compliment.

@RicardoJunqueira 3 жыл бұрын

This playlist is GOLD!!!! Thank you Cory. You've changed my mind in so many topics over the last couple hours.

@Rosemont1021 6 жыл бұрын

The time stamps are awesome, thanks!

@LeslieF0330 6 жыл бұрын

I love this video! I believe I've seen/listened to it hundreds of times. Whenever i have a new issue with my planted tank(s) I find myself referring back to this video. Thank you Cory for taking the time to share this and educate us as well. I truly believe you may have found your calling! ☺️

@TazawaTanks 6 жыл бұрын

These are some of my favorite videos to watch/listen to. This style is very informative.

@Backblast72 3 жыл бұрын

Great information on algae Cory. Been in the hobby for 20+ years and your depth of knowledge is impressive. You are proof that you can never stop learning. Thank you for your sincere and common sense approach to this wonderful hobby of ours. God bless you always. Respectfully, Carlos A. González.

@sovrappensiero1 3 жыл бұрын

Four years later, this is still the best algae resource on KZfaq. I rewatch it from time to time as a refresher.

@SteenfottAquatics 7 жыл бұрын

When i got algae for the first time i did exactly what you said. I stopped dosing ferts, rookie mistake, good info

@NeonTetraAquarist 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cory! Your awesome!

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@dallasbroussard4668 6 жыл бұрын

Cory love your videos. Very helpful. And I think take on things are realistic. Thank you !

@chloechloe1783 4 жыл бұрын

You have to give this guy a huge thumbs up for how he explains so thoroughly problems and how to solve them. Got to be said no one else online helps aquarists better :0)

@LifebyBrianAquatics 7 жыл бұрын

Your videos are the only long videos I watch. They have so much good info. Thanks for sharing all your experience, Cory! Liked the vid.

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

I'm glad, by all accounts I'm doing youtube wrong :P Short videos is the gold standard.

@LifebyBrianAquatics 7 жыл бұрын

Normally I'd agree. But some things need to be detailed, like caring for fish. :)

@AdamTillontheWeb 7 жыл бұрын

+Aquarium Co-Op Hurrah for faith in humanity and fighting against the dumbing down of society.

@mariusgolgojan8530 6 жыл бұрын

Papa pig

@jrox1980 4 жыл бұрын

I agree! Usually long vids get boring and I tend to skip them except for these

@angel.heart007 5 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I just started a low tech planted tank and you seriously put everything into simple terms and made it all very simple to understand! Your videos have been my go to whenever I need help! Also, we did purchase some things from ya and I wanted to say thank you also for VERY fast shipping as well! 😊😊😊

@3DThingg 5 жыл бұрын

Well done Video! covered lots of ground for algae and ways to reduce. keep up the good work

@rebeccayee9476 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic information, very interesting. Thanks for making!

@annehenderson9207 6 жыл бұрын

Your commentaries are THE BEST. Love watching and hearing anything you put out there. Great information, super interesting style of presenting. Thank-you!

@MrOnlymoin1 4 жыл бұрын

love these long form educational format videos. thanks ...and i love that shirt!

@dylanvogt9990 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for this vid cory, i learned tons!!!

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

Good! Hopefully the next one in the series is the same way for ya.

@Rosemont1021 6 жыл бұрын

You are always good with your analogies :). I've watched a lot of your videos and you are great at explaining things and keeping me engaged.

@ejfishes7610 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful information Cory, keep up the great work!

@ronaquatanked2060 5 жыл бұрын

Cory, thanks for making it understandable. I’ve been in the hobby for many years and still learning. I’ve also watched the soil substrate video and very likely saved me from spending a pile of $. Thanks!!!

@Mattb843 7 жыл бұрын

I love how you explain aquarium info in a real life comparison. Thanks Cory, great video!

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

That's my goal. Hope it helps.

@troywalker8078 4 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC info! Thanks, Cory!

@jaz3321 7 жыл бұрын

This video was really helpful, thanks for making it!

@bocskaicsaba4925 7 жыл бұрын

My experience with algae: 1. Green Spot Algae - not enough phosphates. I had to dose very small amounts of phosphates for a few weeks than stop for months. It will not disappear in the first 2 weeks of treatment, so try not to overdose otherwise you wake up with 2. Hair Algae - too much phosphates (in the case of my type of hair algae). It can take more than a month to get rid of it, so do your water changes patiently. 3. Black Beard Algae - strong light, maybe too much oxygen production during daytime (fluctuation). In the winter the Sun is low and its light hits my aquariums. Near the end of the season I always see BBA. 4. Green Water - strong light that shines for too many hours a day AND/OR too many nutrients. 2 hours of sunshine a day doesn't produce green water in my aquariums. But the same water became green soon after I took it out on the balcony to use it in a Daphnia tank.

@rugvedkulkarni1593 6 жыл бұрын

What about brown algae?

@crowndroyal 5 жыл бұрын

Bocskai Csaba Redfield Ratio

@MichaelClark-uw7ex 4 жыл бұрын

Nerite snails eat the brown diatom and spot algae, Amano shrimp eat hair algae. That's my team. I've never had bba (that I know of) so I'm not sure if those guys will eat it.

@jairalt 2 жыл бұрын

Pleco will get rid of green spot algae.

@bocskaicsaba4925 2 жыл бұрын

@@jairalt pleco grows huge.

@FishBehindGlass 7 жыл бұрын

One of the best and most comprehensive videos on this subject. All told in nice simple language. Great video.

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

Mission accomplished then :)

@darylalltop 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video Cory. Keep up the good work. This is the best aquarium channel by far.

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support.

@mrsgalindo7 2 жыл бұрын

Love how detailed your information is .thank you so much for sharing.

@AncientAviator 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Cory. Your videos are *SO* helpful!! Just SUPERB! Nicely done.

@hmeraat9 3 жыл бұрын

I am new to this hobby and I am learning so much from you. Your teaching is unique and honest. Thank you!

@ther1rida 5 жыл бұрын

SOLID INFORMATION. Thank you

@kristenvanfleet191 6 жыл бұрын

I love the tank in the back ground!!

@raunaksinha1293 7 жыл бұрын

thank you! thank you! thank you!...you explain everything very detailed...reallly love your video

@marky0306 6 жыл бұрын

thank you Cory, this video was very helpful to me :)

@FridayFishFacts 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Cory, really enjoyed it

@BC-uu6iz 4 жыл бұрын

Great info for the hobbyist and you have one of the net's assets meaning the simplifying of complicated issues. tk you

@zacharywebb3093 5 жыл бұрын

you really are the go to guy for aquariums. i have been looking for the perfect algae eater for a while now; the hillstream loach has been the perfect addition to my smaller tank.

@TheGreenerLawn 2 жыл бұрын

Cory, I really love the Lawn analogies, because I really relate to them 😁

@cindy1274 5 жыл бұрын

You explain so we'll! Thank you!

@CGSurge Жыл бұрын

what an incredible, generous video. THANK YOU!!!

@jaystacular 10 ай бұрын

I adopted a nerite snail today and named him Gary, now keeping his new tankmate Timothy the Betta in much better spirits. Thank you so much for this very informational video! 🐌

@justinrvarga7236 Жыл бұрын

awesome video mate, thank you for your help :)

@kimojosh 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

@AnnaInSweden 7 жыл бұрын

Your comparison with the dandelions in the lawn made me see algae in a different way, thanks!!

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I always hope to break things down in different terms for people.

@fishyfishyfishy500akabs8 5 жыл бұрын

I loved that, mine looks more like lawn grass or ripoff java moss 😅

@allisonbehringer2790 7 жыл бұрын

What a GREAT video - very well organized & informative!

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I should use some bullet points more often to make sure I get it all :P

@monellearseneau3368 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this video, awesome info !

@freedpeeb 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent, very helpful video. Thank you!

@cd5927 6 жыл бұрын

As far as siamese algae eaters go my experience is that keeping 2 of them in a tank (assuming it's big enough, they are very lively and grow somewhat large) will keep them busy enough that they wont bother any other fish. I have 2 now in my 80 gallon with 5 rainbows, glolight tetras, 5 cories, 1 guppy, and 5 pearl danios and the SAEs never bother any of the other fish and they're about 4 inches now. They do grow like weeds mine were about 1 inch when i bought them 3 months ago. Be wary of buying SAEs from an LFS, alot of stores either don't know the difference or will market something like the Flying Fox as an SAE to drive up the price. Easiest way to tell between a SAE and Flying Fox is too look at the black stripe. The black stripe on a flying fox doesnt extend into the tail, and has much more defined edges, whereas on an SAE the stripe runs through the tail fin and appears more jagged on the top edge. Flying Foxs also have a copper colored stripe above the black lateral stripe but it can be hard to see. As far as i've read SAEs are the only fish that will eat BBA but you gotta make them hungry.

@MrBozack 7 жыл бұрын

I had this exact lesson many years ago in my LFS. I agree with everything, and can't add anything helpful. Again you've proved that you really know your stuff. Yours sincerely, Siamese Algae Eater Owning me. 👍🏻

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

Might be the best compliment yet :) thanks!

@ohgr56 6 жыл бұрын

You are an excellent teacher. I wish I'd found your videos long ago!

@nasyi30 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much that's awesome content!! Exactly what I was looking for!!!

@mylittlefishroom 7 жыл бұрын

congrates on 15k great video again

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lelanidixon7941 7 жыл бұрын

Really well done video with great info! I don't currently have any algae problems, bristlenose in one tank, amano shrimp in others, but I will keep this in my back pocket to refer to if I have issues in the future.

@richardmiller4418 7 жыл бұрын

Super informative video! You are doing a great service to the hobby! Thanks!

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, your support helps keep me motivated :)

@vacuumnut8300 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Love how you explain everything so clearly. I have gotten filamentous algae in my tank. The local store said to cut back on the lighting. It is down to 8 hours a day. The real problem is that it is attaching itself to the leaves of my plants. It is very difficult to take it off of the jungle val. The only change I made was missed fertilizing the tank and switched from using Bio-chem zorb to Chemi-pure. Thank you

@georgiaisom6347 4 жыл бұрын

You are the best!! Very informative ❤️

@kiadent8848 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for this video. Very informative 👏🏽

@robertl6440 7 жыл бұрын

Hello just a quick thank you for your videos. I find them informative and often will cover a lot of questions one might have. Very helpful please keep it up!

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful.

@trochartist 6 жыл бұрын

Hey man, greetings from NYS. Great video👍 You are doing great things for this hobby. This video must have taken a lot of your time to prepare and present, I commend you. If they ever have an awards ceremony for the great ones in “the hobby”, your definitely gonna clean up. Thank you for what you do and provide for all of the community.

@bryandelgadillo457 7 жыл бұрын

I've been keeping fish for about 2 years but didn't take it serious the first year maybe because I was 16.. My aqua scaping & overall tank health have increased over the course of a year, thanks to all your videos. Thanks a bunch Cory keep up the great content

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to of helped!

@okiinu 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cory, very helpful

@morganaluthor Жыл бұрын

very informative especially for someone new to this. thanks :)

@katief2593 7 жыл бұрын

Subscribed!! I am so happy I found this series of information, thank you so much! You have a very clear way of explaining things and I am so grateful that you put this information up. I have my very first 30 gallon tank running water for the past 5 days. At what point do you think I can put plants in the tank? I added a bacteria supplement and conditioned the water.

@egserrano19 8 ай бұрын

Edwin from Costa Rica ,thank for All your tips and shareing your knoelege !!!

@sugarmuffin319 3 жыл бұрын

I adore your approach to achieving homeostasis!😍

@ccmpursuit1 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely found this video looking for algae problems lol....subscribed!

@masculism101 7 жыл бұрын

I so love your stuff brother!!

@mr.randomproductions7231 7 жыл бұрын

no problem man I am always here also in the live steams last live streams was the best so far!!!

@armandbarthelemy9428 4 жыл бұрын

Obviously the best video about algae on KZfaq

@kannanp48 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for uploading this video...very very informative...a really good guidence video bro!!

@TheLifeOfMartin 6 жыл бұрын

Dude, your video is freaking awesome

@marcosdellavalle1230 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the education!

@goplay4447 6 жыл бұрын

Cory lot of information.. 👍👍👍👍👍

@s9840815294 5 жыл бұрын

Good explanation really useful of watching

@tigerick7291 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent information. Thanks

@hel6ova9 5 жыл бұрын

AT LAST....!!!! Some good and proper info on good aquarium practises. Thank you SOOOO much. I live in New Zealand and we can't have most of your recommendations, due to our strict bio-security. However the cleaning and keeping info is invaluable. I am able to get some otocinclus catfish and some ramshorn snails so that should help out my nasty brown algae problem. Also will be adding 4 mls of bacteria/nitrate stuff to help stabilize the tank.

@kingcat3477 2 жыл бұрын

very logically explained, thank you

@jcr-studios 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! So helpful.

@ArtbyMagic 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome content. Great job!

@NDianaJones17 7 жыл бұрын

a lot of great info! thanks a lot . very helpful I'm about to start my first planted tank a 120 gal freshwater community tank. this couldn't have come at a better time. looking forward to the planted tank using co2 video. thanks again all your video are great

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, co2 will most likely come out towards the end as it's one of the last building blocks of a planted tank for most people.

@danlinek6302 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Cory I'm not a planted tank guy but I watch all your videos love to have the knowledge for my friends.

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

Yep, same reason I attend lectures on all kinds of fish. It's always useful to know more even if i'm not interested today. Never know down the road.

@hansbormans1509 5 жыл бұрын

nice video, thanks, helps a lot!

@justagirlintheworld6431 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic info! New subscriber. :)

@chrisrice8134 5 жыл бұрын

I had no clue what algae was,now I know everything about algae!☺

@YottaYeti 7 жыл бұрын

Sweeeet, Been very much looking forward to this! Struggling with some low level BBA in my edge for a few months now.

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you can use some tips here to help out :)

@stereosympathy 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent basic information on identifying and controlling algae. A must watch for someone like me who is just starting out in the aquarium hobby. Thanks!

@AquariumCoop 7 жыл бұрын

Good luck :)