Because natural aquatic habitats do, too. We've made that "mental shift" that says it's okay to have some decomposing botanicals, brown water, biofilms, and yeah.algae. Let's start with one of the cornerstones of this "Unholy Trinity" of aquarium "scourges"- algae!Īs we have literally beaten into your head relentlessly, in our truly "natural style" tanks, we don't really care if there is some algae in there. Often, our attempts at eradicating them leads to the formation of the very imbalances we are so consistently fearful of. The reality is that most of our fears are, in my opinion, not only unwarranted, but are completely over-emphasized.
Removing and eliminating those things from our tanks has become one of the biggest concerns for aquarists algae control alone has become a lucrative category within the hobby, with tons of products, additives, tools, and gear dedicated to its eradication.Īs aquarists, we're constantly made to think about the "perils" which the presence of naturally-occurring biological products can cause for our tanks. Stuff that we, as lovers of botanical-style aquariums have learned not to be so stressed-out about, right?
We have been indoctrinated since our earliest days in the hobby to create optimum conditions for our fishes by scraping algae, removing biofilms, and siphoning out detritus. Some of it, however, is based on old information, uncorrelated facts, and simple fears. Much of what we believe in- or have been told to embrace, is good, solid stuff with practical applications. The aquarium hobby tends to latch on to all kinds of ideas, practices, suppositions, and convenient facts. The "Unholy Trinity" and the Mental Shifts we must make.
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