controlling algae in cichlid tank

[TKOS]

I wouldn't worry about a phospahte remover unless you are sure you have a huge amount of phosphate in your water. Waste of money. Have your water tested if you don't already have the test kits to see what your full parameters are first.

 

[Bnoble]

correct Coler, cichlids do at times like to eat algae!..do u have alot of algae? is the tank near direct sunlight? that can cause growth!

 

[oscar_con]

I never clean algae off my rocks. My african cichlids like to pick at them. I just try to keep the glass clean.

 

[ChunkyMonkey]

My Rhino got to 7 inches. That was the reason I bought him, smaller, so he wouldn't be one of those awesome looking huge suckers on MFK, lol. I think they get up to 10-12 inches if I recall correctly.

 

[rahimsach]

correct Coler, cichlids do at times like to eat algae!..do u have alot of algae? is the tank near direct sunlight? that can cause growth!

Actually my new tank is not setup yet. It will be installed in a wall and won't get any direct sunlight. I can clean the glass but am worried how the holey rock will turn out once it's covered with algae.

 

[Bnoble]

Oh, I think you will be ok! you shouldnt have a problem!