# Algae Scanner for Aquariums — Identify causes & fixes

> Identify causes & fixes (iPhone/iPad app by Szymon Niemiec.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algae-scanner-for-aquariums/id6761097229 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Szymon Niemiec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853026562)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France) and 34 more
- Released: 2026-03-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algae-scanner-for-aquariums/id6761097229/reviews.md

## What is Algae Scanner for Aquariums?

Algae Scanner helps aquarium owners identify common algae from a photo, understand likely causes, and choose the next practical step without guessing.

Take one clear photo of the growth in your tank. Get a likely match, confidence and severity, the conditions that may be feeding it, and clear actions to try first.

PHOTO-BASED ALGAE IDENTIFICATION
Use your camera or photo library to scan algae directly in your aquarium. The app compares visible patterns and returns a likely match along with practical guidance for your tank.

FOR FRESHWATER, PLANTED, AND REEF TANKS
Whether you keep a freshwater planted tank or a saltwater reef aquarium, Algae Scanner helps you investigate outbreaks with aquarium-specific context.

COMMON ALGAE PROBLEMS
Identify likely green hair algae, black beard algae, brown diatoms, cyanobacteria, green spot algae, green water, fuzz algae, or other common growths.

WHAT YOU GET
- A likely algae match from your photo
- Confidence and severity to help prioritize
- Likely causes, such as light, nutrients, flow, CO2, organics, or unstable maintenance
- Practical next steps to try before making random changes
- Scan history to revisit past results

Algae Scanner is built to help you move from "What is this?" to a clearer next move for your aquarium.

IMPORTANT
Photo-based results are suggestions, not guarantees. Accuracy can vary with photo quality, lighting, water clarity, and mixed growth. Use the result as a starting point alongside your own tank observations.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-07-23

- Refined the camera and scanning experience
- Improved screen transitions and bottom navigation
- Fixed minor issues for a smoother experience

### 1.0.5 — 2026-07-17

Minor improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-05-20

Minor improvements and small stability fixes.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-04-10

Added support for 33 languages to make Algae Solver easier to use around the world.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-04-04

- improvements & bug fixes

## More apps by Szymon Niemiec

- [Aquarium Tracker: Tank Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquarium-tracker-tank-manager/id6755304265)
- [Coral Identifier: Reef Corals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coral-identifier-reef-corals/id6757849065)
- [Stamp ID & Value Scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stamp-id-and-value-scanner/id6758519422)
- [Interview Buddy: AI Mentor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interview-buddy-ai-mentor/id6759100674)
- [Fish Disease Identifier](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-disease-identifier/id6761323697)

All apps by Szymon Niemiec: https://appshunter.io/developer/1853026562

## Related topics

[algae scanner for aquariums](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/algae-scanner-for-aquariums) · [szymon niemiec](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/szymon-niemiec) · [algae bloom dynamics](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/algae-bloom-dynamics) · [algae](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/algae)

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