Small Green

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small green flies in fish tank how do i get rid of them?

its tropical fish with heater and light, where are the flies coming from. and we have no plants near , and everytime we get rid of them they come back!

I'm surprised the fish don't eat the flies.

The obvious one is to keep the tank as clean as possible.
Flies are usually attracted to stagnant water (still water) so I wonder whether you have a filter? The heat of the lamps causes algae to grow on the glass, and this will also attract the flies.
You cannot use fly or pest spray to get rid of them because this will be harmful to the fish.

I assume you have a lid for the tank. If not, get one and try to keep it as sealed as possible to stop the pests getting in and keep the area above the water as clean as possible. Just use a cloth to wipe away any algae build up on the glass and the underside of the lid.

You can make a simple fly trap by putting about an inch of cider or beer in a glass, putting a plastic seal on the top and punching a few holes in the seal. Put this next to the tank and the flies will get in but won't be able to get out so are easy to dispose of.

But, really, the simplest method is good aquarium hygiene - try to change half the water every two or three weeks depending on how clean/dirty it looks, and make sure you have a filter that is adequate for the tank. With a good filter you can minimise the cleaning to once a month.

Do a full water change every three months or so, and your fish should be happy.

And whatever you do...
... never use chlorine to clean the tank...

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