Still having trouble with brown/green algae and rotting plants?

[the1banana]

Hello!

I have an anubias nana and java fern in my axolotl aquarium. While the anubias is very, very resilient, the java fern seems to have some issues with browning/rotting leaves, and worst still, the timed lights are continuing to trigger the growth of green and brown algae. While I'm aware the algae is not harmful to axolotls, it's still... very ugly. Is there any safe way to properly mitigate this?

 

[wolfen]

because algae feed on nitrates the only way to get rid is to increase the amount of plants, add algae eaters such as snails/shrimp/mollys, or do continual water changes.
although some plants do ok in axolotl tanks a lot of plants don't this in especially the case if the tank is slightly brackish.
make sure that the substrate around the roots hasn't gone bad as this will affect the javas growth etc..

 

[the1banana]

Hm, adding more plants sounds appealing, though I am running low on tank space.
I'll just change the water more frequently if that helps things.

I do have a minor infestation of snails (not many, seems like there's less than single digits of the buggers). Should I just let them roam free? Or are we talking about specific types of snails?
Also, what do you mean that the substrate around the roots hasn't "gone bad"? The plant is anchored to driftwood, which sits upon sand.

Lastly, is the appearance of algae an indicator of poor husbandry? If so, what do I need to improve?

 

[wolfen]

because java can also be rooted in substrate if the substrate has gone bad (built up debris, denitrifying bacteria etc..) then the plant gets slowly poisoned.
having snails in the tank although annoying do a good job of cleaning waste.
algae is a sign that the tank is healthy and is inevitable in an aquarium, poor husbandry would be allowing the water to go green and having the glass green over,

 

[the1banana]

I see. Thank you for letting me know! I guess there isn't much to worry about other than keeping an eye on my plants.

 

[axolotl nerd]

Hm, adding more plants sounds appealing, though I am running low on tank space.
I'll just change the water more frequently if that helps things.

I do have a minor infestation of snails (not many, seems like there's less than single digits of the buggers). Should I just let them roam free? Or are we talking about specific types of snails?
Also, what do you mean that the substrate around the roots hasn't "gone bad"? The plant is anchored to driftwood, which sits upon sand.

Lastly, is the appearance of algae an indicator of poor husbandry? If so, what do I need to improve?

i've found it best to root java fern onto rock or driftwood- not sure if you were talking about the java or anubis when you mentioned the driftwood.
i've also had sucess with elodea, which can be free floating or rooted to a structure.

pictures below of my elodea and anubis (though the anubis is hard to see as there is elodea also rooted in the same place)

 

[the1banana]

i've found it best to root java fern onto rock or driftwood- not sure if you were talking about the java or anubis when you mentioned the driftwood.
i've also had sucess with elodea, which can be free floating or rooted to a structure.

pictures below of my elodea and anubis (though the anubis is hard to see as there is elodea also rooted in the same place)

Ah, I bought both pre-anchored to driftwood, if that's the question. Cute axolotl!

 

[axolotl nerd]

Ah, I bought both pre-anchored to driftwood, if that's the question. Cute axolotl!

thanks! shes my pride and joy