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2. Freshwater aquarium algae - Wikipedia

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   Blue green algae growing on the substrate of a fresh water aquarium. Although colloquially called algae, blue-green algae (BGA) is a type of cyanobacteria. It can present with several different colors. While there are many BGA species, the most common type found in aquaria is referred to as "slime algae".

3. Algae scrubber - Wikipedia

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   Periodic removal of the algae that has grown inside of an algae scrubber removes nutrients (ammonia, nitrate, phosphate) from the aquarium water, thus providing the needed filtration. 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]

4. Algaecide - Wikipedia

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   Barley straw, in England, is placed in mesh bags and floated in fish ponds or water gardens to help reduce algal growth without harming pond plants and animals. Barley straw has not been approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use as a pesticide and its effectiveness as an algaecide in ponds has produced mixed results during university testing in the United ...

5. Aquarium filter - Wikipedia

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   Algae scrubber (upflow version) floating on a reef pond. Algae may be grown purposely, which removes chemicals from the water which need to be removed in order to have healthy fish, invertebrates and corals. This is a natural ("green") filtering method, which lets an aquarium operate the way oceans and lakes operate. [18]

6. List of marine aquarium plant species - Wikipedia

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   Green hair algae: Derbesia sp. Fast [6] Excellent [91] High [91] Yes [6] Green hair algae is the desired algae in algae scrubbers for nutrient export and the rearing of microinvertebrates. Outside scrubbers, it is a pest and is distinguished from similar algae by its lack of a root system, delicate nature, and fine texture.

7. Chaetomorpha - Wikipedia

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   Dumping of aquarium specimens into waterways has led to the establishment of nonnative Chaetomorpha populations, which degrades ecosystems when the algae become invasive species. Biologists recommend boiling, microwaving, freezing, or desiccating aquarium Chaetomorpha before disposing of it to avoid inadvertent releases.