Whether you’re getting an aquarium set up for your child or you’re an experienced marine hobbyist, Gerber’s Tropical Fish, one of the largest marine fish outlets in Ohio, is here to help. With over 15,000 gallons of holding tanks that are fully stocked with fish and coral, along with a team of aquarium specialists with more than 100 years of combined experience, Gerber’s Tropical Fish is your one stop shop for aquariums in Dayton.

Have you noticed something growing in your tank? If so, this might be algae. You know you don’t want it there, but you don’t know what to do about it. Gerber’s Tropical Fish can help. Since algae overgrowth is caused by excess light and nutrients, it’s important to not only keep your aquarium clean, but also control lighting and avoid overfeeding your fish.

Here are three easy ways to decrease algae growth:

• Change The Water: You should change 10-15% of your aquarium water every week. This will cut down on nitrates and excess nutrients.
• Live Plants: Grow live aquarium plants in your tank. Because live plants and algae make use of the same nutrients, increasing the number of live plant can starve the algae and make it harder for the algae to take hold.
• Algae Eaters: Certain species of snails and hermit crabs eat algae making them a natural defense against algae build up.

Gerber’s Tropical Fish offers their very own “Cleaner Kit”––an assortment of different types of snails and crabs that work together to eat all the algae in your tank. While the snails eat the top, the crabs go for the roots, ensuring that it won’t come back. If you thought the only way to clean out your tank was to use toxic chemicals, you were wrong. The trained professionals at Gerber's Tropical Fish offer water testing in order to determine the type of algae you have and help you choose the right solution to get your tank back to normal.

Gerber’s Tropical Fish provides everything you need for your home or office aquarium. From freshwater and saltwater fish, to accessories, plants and supplies, this aquarium store has you covered. Drop by today, check out their web site for more information, or give them a call at (937) 297-0515.