Odd Algae Question...

[Craydaddy]

Hi guys, I have a 55G with 2 otos, 3 amano shrimp, a clown pleco and a mystery snail. I know this this sounds nuts but I want to have a wee bit of algae in the tank. I know this sounds nuts and everything I ever read is how to get rid of it but I really do want to have some for my algae eaters. I don't want a full blown disaster, just some here and there, IMO it actually looks nice and natural anyways. So, what do you guys think?

[jlcoop277]

I know what you mean, I don't want it on my glass, but on some of the rocks it looks good. As to how to make that happen, idk.
I would opt for moss over algae though.

[Dr. Awkward]

If the tank is by a window let in some natural light. That'll do it. However, you won't have much control over what kind of algae shows up. You could put some river rocks out in a tub in your backyard with some old aquarium water and let them fuzz up in the sun, then move them into your tank for a snack.

[WRabbit]

Increase your light period via timer. 12 hours daily should start some algae growth.

[satyra]

you dont hear this one too much lol! yep some more light should help it start growing, especially if its natural light coming from the window.

[Craydaddy]

What a relief:p:! I thought for sure I was gonna get in some kinda fishbox trouble for asking something like that.

[bcody21]

i think they well algae pellets in the store