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Green Dust Algae
Chlorophyta spp.
Plantae›Chlorophyta›Chlorophyceae›Chlorophyta
📍 Worldwide in aquariums and still freshwater
Fine, powdery green coating on the glass that wipes off easily but returns quickly. Different from Green Spot Algae — much softer and more responsive to physical removal. A large clean-up crew (nerites, Mystery snails, Otocinclus) keeps it in check. Usually a sign of moderate light excess.
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Quick Facts
- role
- nuisance
- cause
- moderate light excess, new tank cycling
- control
- reduce photoperiod, Otocinclus, nerite snails
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.5–8.0
- hardness
- 2–20 dGH
- temperature
- 59–86°F (15–30°C)
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record for this species.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — always confirm the current regulations with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping, or shipping this species.