Tired of Cleaning Algae? Here’s Why Stainless Steel Water Tanks Stay Spotless
If you’ve ever opened your water tank only to find a green film on the walls, you know exactly how annoying algae can be. Most people think it’s just “one of those things” that happens with rooftop storage. But the truth is, algae only grows when the tank allows it. And that’s exactly where stainless steel water tanks behave differently from plastic or concrete ones. The surprising part? They don’t need chemicals or fancy coatings to stop algae. They do it naturally. Sunlight + Still Water = Algae Paradise Algae need two things to grow: light and warmth. That’s why plastic tanks, especially the blue or semi-transparent ones, are so prone to it. Even a tiny bit of sunlight passing through the tank walls is enough to get algae started. Once it begins, it spreads quietly. You may not see it at first, but you’ll notice the water starts smelling slightly “off”… or the purifier clogs more often… or the tank gets slimy when you clean it. SS water tanks , on the other hand...