During summer season the algal growth with the rising of waterÂ’s temperature in our aquarium itÂ’s a real problem.  An Algae formation can clog pumps, filters, cause smell problems, for the most part is considered very unsightly. These algal blooms are taking root in most aquariums where there are high levels of nutrients and decomposition. 
The Algae control by mechanical or chemical system can be expensive and often ineffective. The chemical control often also damages plants, not to speak of the fish; at present it would seem that these products are not harmful to our fish. Recently, in addition to traditional methods of combating them has rediscovered the use of barley straw. 
The straw does not kill the algae but it inhibits the growth of new algal cells, carrying out a similar chemical, but in a totally natural. The anti-algae effect is produced only when the straw is rotting in a well oxygenated. 
The amount of straw required is based on the surface to be treated. You will be used from 15 grams to 50 grams of barley straw per 10 square metres providing a good activity against algae as a rule. If is used in large quantities have been shown to provide better algae control if the problem is serious, but nevertheless, the increased use of straw creates a lack of oxygen in water. The best thing would be to let the straw is left free in the aquarium so that water can filter through it. Otherwise you will create a container where you can enter its. In this case it would be better to use more containers in the tank for easy filtering. 

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