Diatoms on Plants.

[ImAGMan]

How can i prevent/rid my plants of them? (Brown Algae) Its just now starting to develope and is killing the top portions of the plants.

 

[FishyFry]

You could add a bit more light (new tubes) or just wipe off the algae with your fingers. I read where this algae occurs usually in the first 3 months after tank setup and can disappear as the tank stabilizes or where the florescent tubes are old. Otocinclus will eat brown algae.

http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/algae.htm#brown

 

[musho3210]

how big is the tank?

 

[ImAGMan]

10, 1.5wpg, all plants are fine sep for one with longer stems. (higher up) Algae starts from the top as opposed to bottom.

 

[musho3210]

ok no oto, just wipe it off, how long has the tank been up and running?

 

[ImAGMan]

2 Months, about 8-9 weeks. Makes Sense, but it IS killing the plants.

 

[musho3210]

its common in tanks that new. Keep wiping, it should be gone in a few months. If it gets out of control and doesnt go away even in a few months and you get large amounts daily, then we can consider otos. Just see how it goes i guess.

 

[FishyFry]

...then we can consider otos...

Are you actually recommending NOT to buy another fish!! Most us don't even need an excuse. :laugh:

 

[musho3210]

Are you actually recommending NOT to buy another fish!! Most us don't even need an excuse. :laugh:

i would expect someone with otos to understand what im trying to say.....