How to fix algae problem "very interesting"

If you guys out there with bubbler's start getting algae and are not sure how to get rid of it/or are having trouble get of rid of it I have a solution to your problem. I went and bought some anti algae drops that are used for aquariums and they seem to work good, but for that extra tough algae that wont go away. Buy Plecos in case you don't know what a pleco is there called bottom feeders or algae eaters they are a type of fish that sucks and eats algae. Aquarists all around use them even the national aquariums to get rid of algae, Make sure you buy fish coating and chlorine out so they don't die from stress. These creatures are great! they can even withstand the acidity of the demanding marijuana plant that any other fish simply would die from. Im not really sure, its possible that the fish waists might even act as a very good fertilizer that some of the macro deficiencies that your lacking could be fixed. Try it out let me know what you think
Freshwater Plecos

isnt there any products from a hydro store?.

I don't have a garden store where I live and decided to improvise,plus for someone who want more of an organic grow. This works perfectly plus its kinda cool to see the fish swimming around the reservoir.

semi aquaponics ??

I created a whole new type of growing Aquaponics lol.

you wish.

aquaponics is already a type of growing. you're just late. pick up a book sometimes

lol I know its like saying every word hasn't been said already.

Better yet, try to put the system where it gets no light. Algae thrives with light. Ask any aquarist. Be careful adding fish in a system designed for plants. While some of the basic principals are the same, there are some differences that will just kill the fish, or the plants or both. Adding fish will just create more work and more expense to keep them alive. If you think simple and just remove the cause, the problem will go away on its own. Light.

I'm no fish expert, but a hydroponic reservoir does not seem like the best environment. The nutrient additives alone have me worried. Your not the first to have a problem with algae, I suggest you take the advice above and keep the light away instead of abusing fish.

I would say there is an issue of you are getting that much algea in the res. Can you make the lid so light can not get in there? I found that helps the best as algae will continue to grow if there is light getting in there.

Chiceh said:

I would say there is an issue of you are getting that much algea in the res. Can you make the lid so light can not get in there? I found that helps the best as algae will continue to grow if there is light getting in there.

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You are correct, algae can grow anywhere and in any light. Algae knows how to survive, its been around longer than our beloved plants we discuss here. As an aquarist and a gardener, in one system you cant get enough light and in another I always have too much. In my case I am practically doing the the opposite with the lights while at the same time keeping a happy median.

Try to use dark containers, black hoses, and everything else should be black or at least something that will block out the light. While I have never investigated hydro, one thing remains the same, algae. I know my fair share about algae and how to grow or not grow it. If you ever see a sump style aquarium you will notice that it is under the cabinet or out of light, algae is part of the reason. Keep in mind, where there is water and light, algae WILL grow.