Algae growing on walls of fish tank

**takaco** · 7th Jun 2015, 01:38

A few days ago I noticed little green specks on my fish tank walls and now I am seeing brown spots appearing as well. There are definitely more spots from the time I noticed them a few days ago. What would be the best way to tackle my algae problem? i tried using

scrub pad to crub the wall but it doesn't seem to work at all.

And why did it suddenly start now?

**submerse** · 7th Jun 2015, 04:17

You can try using horn nitrite snail .horn nitrite snail will not reproduce in fresh water condition . A ideal candidate tosolve ur algae issue .

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**janboyz** · 8th Jun 2015, 12:46

Nerites are good, some ramshorn will also add color plus they reproduce like crazy

**Dscheng** · 8th Jun 2015, 14:17

Originally Posted by takaco

A few days ago I noticed little green specks on my fish tank walls and now I am seeing brown spots appearing as well. There are definitely more spots from the time I noticed them a few days ago. What would be the best way to tackle my algae problem? i tried using

scrub pad to crub the wall but it doesn't seem to work at all.

And why did it suddenly start now?

For GSA issue, use aquarium razor blade and scrub, after that do a 20-30% water change, doze some algaexit. Monitor and control your lighting period, co2 and fert.. etc.
As for livestock, add into some Otos, SAE, nerite snail, etc. I also facing the same issue for my 1 month old tank. Just be patient

**ronald_t80** · 8th Jun 2015, 15:10

Question.....will nerite snail reproduce like rabbit???
keen on getting a couple for my 3 feet but worried later part will gave problem getting rid of them if they reproduce

**submerse** · 8th Jun 2015, 15:11

Netrite snail don't reproduce in fresh water that's why I suggest using horn netrite snail .

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**Urban Aquaria** · 8th Jun 2015, 15:19

Originally Posted by ronald_t80

Question.....will nerite snail reproduce like rabbit???
keen on getting a couple for my 3 feet but worried later part will gave problem getting rid of them if they reproduce

Nerite snails will not reproduce in freshwater... but if conditions are favourable, females nerite snails may lay tiny white eggs in the tank, they will be dormant though, as the larve need brackish water to hatch and develop.