Hello everyone, I recently have started to have an issue with brown algae. Now I know this is not uncommon with newer tanks, my 75 is just under a month old, but I read that it can also be from phosphates and silicates in the water if pulled from a well, which ours is, and also if there is low lighting. The bulbs that came with the hood are probably old which I suppose could be part of the issue, but I know like I am under lit. I have a standard 2x 40watt bulb hood with "power glow" bulbs. Before I added all the decor in it was super bright, now it seems super dim. I am swinging away from the water however as my mom's 5g has very little to no brown algae and the tank at work has very heavy brown algae and that is city water but this boom is recent as well. Any thoughts? The main reason I ask is because I have plants in the tank that I am trying to help grow a little quicker for more ground cover for my tetras and smaller fish. And for looks of course. I was doing a bit of reading earlier and stumbled across another members post that was similar to what I'm asking, but I am still a little confused. With the current set up I know I'm getting like 1WPG, but I would like to maybe shoot for 4 without switching to T5s. They aren't in the budget right now. Anyone have any thoughts????
Thanks guys,
M00n3at3r
Thanks guys,
M00n3at3r