Green algae: Some people call this growth hair, thread, or spot algae. It is good algae that every tank will experience at some point. As long as you take care of your tank, it will not overgrow.

This common scourge of the fish tank forms long strings, giving it a hairy appearance. It is also known as string algae. While unsightly, green hair algae is not toxic to fish or invertebrates.

Every serious fish hobbyist knows the importance of keeping a healthy fish tank. However, new owners may struggle with their aquariums constantly turning green, which can be both frustrating and ...

An infrequent but troublesome problem in East Texas ponds is blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria. These microscopic aquatic ...

Or have you noticed how the walls of a fish tank sometimes turn green and slimy? These are all examples of algae—but there is a lot more to the algae story! The word “algae” refers to various ...

Officials at Cherry Creek Reservoir in Aurora are warning people about toxic blue-green algae, which can cause rashes, ...

Blue-green algae blooms have been observed across the United States. Some cases have triggered health officials to warn visitors and residents to not swim, wade, boat, eat fish, or let pets sip ...

Siamese Algae Eaters are active fish that excel at consuming various types of algae, including the stubborn black beard algae. They can grow up to 6 inches and are best suited for larger tanks.

A new species of microalgae was found in water from a home aquarium. While analyzing DNA samples taken from the algae, researchers discovered Medakamo hakoo, whose DNA sequence didn't match any on ...

For Omaha-based ethanol producer Green Plains, a gamble made eight years ago on becoming a supplier of feed to fish farms might be on the cusp of paying off.