Ugly brown algae taking over my tank

[rift-n-reef]

It always has in my tanks. During the first 6 weeks or so of your tank being up(while it cycles), different algea will come and go. Then, as your tank matures, the aglea will change. The brown will go away, then some green, then some red, then some brown again, then some coraline, ect... lol (perhaps not in that exact order) My point being, by the time your tank has matured in a year or so, you will see pretty much every color of the rainbow in algeal growth. Just keep up on the water conditions, and it will stay in moderate amounts. HTH.

By the way....most of the time having algea in the tank is not really a bad thing....just look out for red slime and such....good indications of a problem in water chemistry.


"J"

 

[Laviathon]

By the way....most of the time having algea in the tank is not really a bad thing....just look out for red slime and such....good indications of a problem in water chemistry.


"J"

:help2:Im new to Salt Water. I set up a 10 gallon just to get the hang of things. I had 2 fish which lived in there for about 2 months. Algie began to grow and I decided I was going to set up my 70 gallon tank. My 2 Rocks I had in the small tank began to develop the red slime algie in them the last week or so. I didnt change the water, I moved them over to my new larger tank and it has began to spread now. I have a few mushrooms and they are thriving and still no fish fatalities. Is there anything I can do to get rid of it. I have taken water samples to 2 local pet stores and they say it is great! Any ideas?

 

[FishManMoe]

A few species from the Otocinclus Genus should take care of brown algae.

 

[cam191919]

otos are freshwater fish, they'll die in saltwater...

laviathon, you should start your own thread with all the details of your tank and any questions you have

 

[FishManMoe]

otos are freshwater fish, they'll die in saltwater...

laviathon, you should start your own thread with all the details of your tank and any questions you have

Sorry didn't read the thread details that it was saltwater I just saw Algae problem.

 

[greech]

I really think this is diatoms too. Very common and will last until silicates are depleted and they starve out. Is the algae like a powder or does it grow in a thick mat that you can actually pick up and it doesn't really fall apart? The former would be diatoms, the later could be cyano bacteria. I have had my tank up and running since June and I still get a dusting of diatoms every once in a while. You can expect on and off diatom spotting for the 1st year. If it doesn't get any better check your water source if you can. High TDS (total dissolved solids) and/or PO4 will continue to fuel diatoms and algaes. Assume you are using RO/DI water? Your LFS' or you personal RO/DI filters may need replacing.