I have a five gallon tank( bought and set up mid april), located on my kitchen counter away from direct light but we have east and west windows so get lots of natural light. I do weekly 10 % water change( should I do 20%?) and feed only what the fish eat so not much waste, but feed 2x daily. How much algae is ok and why does it grow? It wasn't unsightly, yet, but noticeable.
How much natural light vs tank bulb light is recommended for the fish? ( I have 1 betta, 2 guppies and 1 snail) If it's overcast outside, I have turned the tank light on and left it on ( 9am to 9 pm). With daylight getting brighter and longer, I've turned on the tank light from 4 - 9 pm.
I removed everyone yesterday and saved 20% of water and cleaned the tank. They are in backup tank till new one is stable and clear.
Going forward, how can I have less algae or is it a sign of a healthy tank and should I not be concerned?
(When my betta lived alone in his 3.5 tank, I don't recall much algae)
Thank you,
Delilah
How much natural light vs tank bulb light is recommended for the fish? ( I have 1 betta, 2 guppies and 1 snail) If it's overcast outside, I have turned the tank light on and left it on ( 9am to 9 pm). With daylight getting brighter and longer, I've turned on the tank light from 4 - 9 pm.
I removed everyone yesterday and saved 20% of water and cleaned the tank. They are in backup tank till new one is stable and clear.
Going forward, how can I have less algae or is it a sign of a healthy tank and should I not be concerned?
(When my betta lived alone in his 3.5 tank, I don't recall much algae)
Thank you,
Delilah