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If the algae is growing on the fish, the answer should be no. Algae growing on fish is a form of commensalism, which one life form benefits, while the other isn't benefited, yet isn't harmed at the same time.
Most fish, no.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoFish do affect algae growth, and it is important to have enough but not too much. When introducing fish to a tank that had never had fish in it you need sturdy fish that can survive the low algae levels. It is still likely that some of your starting fish will die though.
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∙ 15y agoYes, it is possible for fish to die...especially if/when the oxygen level drops. Fish can no longer survive in such conditions.
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∙ 14y agoYes they will be OK without algae but they are always better off if they have some kind of growing plant life in their environment.
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∙ 13y agohe is to white
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How do you prevent algae from growing in your koi pond?
you kill the algae
Does algae in a fish pond contribute to the amount of oxygen in the water for the fish to breath?
no
What to do to get black algae out of pond with fish in it?
they flack off the scales
What does a pond snail eat?
they eat algae and dead fish
What eats algae in a pond?
Pond Snails, Tadpoles, Freshwater Shrimps and some species of fish such as the Grass Carp. Most baby fish will also feed on algae in their early years.
What creatures live in a pond?
it depends on where the pond is located. mostly fish frogs, tadpoles and algae where i live.
Do all fishes in pond eat algae?
No because some other fish eat different things in a pond.
What does algae do in a pond?
the plants at the bottom of the pond cannot photosynthesize and die as the floating plants are blocking the sunlight from reaching the plants at the bottom.the whole community of organisms there will be affected.
Can an algae eater fish live in an outside pond in Ohio in winter?
no they cant
How do you cure green water in your garden pond?
if you have a small pond like mine (mine is 300 gallons) you can filter the water through a uv light which kills bacteria and free-floating algae i have a 20 watt uv light integrated into a bio filter which cost about a hundred dollars total. it has been a lifesaver!
What effects does acid rain have on the pond?
it can kill fish in the pond or it can kil people
Have alge in pond need to get in to clean?
Generally you should remove the majority of green or red algae in a pond, for it could cause some serious problems. But if you have any algae eating fish (such as catfish), then the pond may be okay
