Green Hair Algae Solutions

Anything that goes into your tank that has been in another aquarium or natural body of water could potentially have algae on it. This would include plants, fish, snails, or any other living thing in your aquarium—including the water they came in with. Fish, shrimp, and most animals will be your least likely culprits. The shells of snails often have algae growing on them. Plants, as well as any decorations and equipment that have been in another aquarium, will most likely have some types of algae growing on them.