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2. Algae scrubber - Wikipedia

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   An algae scrubber is a water filtering device which uses light to grow algae; in this process, undesirable chemicals are removed from the water. [1] Algae scrubbers allow hobbyists to operate their saltwater or freshwater tanks or ponds using natural filtration based on primary production, much as occurs in oceans and lakes.

3. Freshwater aquarium algae - Wikipedia

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   Algae is typically considered a nuisance and subject to removal through the use of algicides and the release of algae eaters. However, total elimination of algae is considered unlikely in a hobby aquarium. Algae can be used as an bioindicator to inform an aquarist on water chemistry and other conditions. [2] Some species are intentionally ...

4. Aquarium filter - Wikipedia

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   Aquarium filters are critical components of both freshwater and marine aquaria. [1] [2] [3] Aquarium filters remove physical and soluble chemical waste products from aquaria, simplifying maintenance. Furthermore, aquarium filters are necessary to support life as aquaria are relatively small, closed volumes of water compared to the natural ...

5. Algae eater - Wikipedia

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   Algae eater or algivore is a common name for any bottom-dwelling or filter-feeding aquatic animal species that specialize in feeding on algae and phytoplanktons.Algae eaters are important for the fishkeeping hobby and many are commonly kept by aquarium hobbyists to improve water quality. [1]

6. List of marine aquarium plant species - Wikipedia

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   Manual removal, water quality improvement, and removal of detritus can be used to combat this algae. Herbivores, like rabbitfish and Mexican turbo snails and competition from other algae can also be employed against cotton candy algae. [156] [157] 4 in (10.2 cm) [158] Red Chaeto: Caulacanthus ustulatus

7. Algaculture - Wikipedia

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   Dulse is one of many edible algae. Algaculture may become an important part of a healthy and sustainable food system [11]. Several species of algae are raised for food. While algae have qualities of a sustainable food source, "producing highly digestible proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates, and are rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals" and e.g. having a high protein ...