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Using green away with axolotls

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hi has anyone used green away with axols in the tank, just noticed the tank water has a green tinge to it. was just wondering if its safe to use or not
 
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I find that colder water helps to prevent algae growth... It doesn't rule it out completely, but the algae just don't grow as fast.

Most people have a tank temperature of 20-ish. If that's the case with you, try bringing it down to 17-18, it should help. The cheapest way is either putting ice bottles in your tank or leaving your aquarium open and placing a fan over the top.

Other than that, I'm afraid there's not much advice I can give you.
 
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Do a big water change and add fast growing plants like duckweed and anacharis. These plants will use up excess nutrients before the algae can. You are also likely overfeeding.
 
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Wait, Anacharis helps? No wonder I don't have much algae xD
 
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Any live plants will help. They'll out-compete algae for nutrients.
 
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Have you tested the water? And how often do you change it, and how much?

You could try algae-eating shrimp or such, but I'm afraid there's always that chance they'll end up being axolotl snacks...
 
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