The Common Algae Problem

I have recently been posting on fish tank forums, and I have found that algae is a very common problem. Although it may seem devastating, its an easy fix. First, check to see if your tank is in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight will encourage algae growth. Also, overfeeding your fish can lead to algae growth. Excess food decomposes into phosphate and ammonia, both of which are algae fertilizers. Make sure you keep up on your water changes to remove ammonia and phospate. Remember, 20 % of the water every two weeks.