Few years ago I stumbled upon an interesting and efficient way to remove all kinds of micro and hair algae in fresh and saltwater aquarium. The technique use an adsorbant call Metal Gone to first “starve” the algae and a bacteria starter called Right Now Bacteria to consume the weakened algae. Lets see how it works but first, let’s have a look at Metal Gone and Right Now Bacteria.

In our effort at keeping algae away from our tanks, algae eaters can be great allies. Here is a short list of some saltwater algae eaters I know. If you know any other fish or invertebrates that should be added to this list or would like to add some information to this list, please use the comment box bellow. Thanks!

Learn how use Right Now Bacteria to build a Denitrator that removes Nitrate and Phosphate for your fresh or saltwater aquarium. Plus, cycle your tank in 24h!

In our effort at keeping algae away from our tanks, algae eaters can be great allies. Here is a short list of some of the best algae eaters I know. If you know any other fish or invertebrates that should be added to this list or would like to add some information to this list, please use the comment box bellow. Thanks!

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Blue Green Algae (BGA) has nothing to do with other types of algae usually found in aquarium. This unsightly and potentially hazardous primitive life-form is notoriously hard to get rid of and is the bane …