Brown Algae
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You may want to describe your algae a little bit. Plus provide a bit more about your tank. How old is it. What critters are in there, did you just add some stuff to your tank, etc.
I know that when I was cycling my SW tank I got what is called Diatom it kind of looked like it somebody had put a dusting of brown all over my Live Rock. If you do a google search on diatom you will get a wealth of info.
BTW I added some snails to my tank and they took care of it.
I know that when I was cycling my SW tank I got what is called Diatom it kind of looked like it somebody had put a dusting of brown all over my Live Rock. If you do a google search on diatom you will get a wealth of info.
BTW I added some snails to my tank and they took care of it.
I hate to do this, but go to www.wetwebmedia.com this website has tons of articles on every aspect of aquatic life. The common brown algae you are talking about is probably a diatomic algae. It appears in newly se-up aquariums, aquariums by natural sunlight, and aquariums with high concentrations of phosphates.
Sam Reef
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Sam Reef
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90 Gallon FOWLR MArine System
20 Gallon Reef
10 Gallon Reef
20 Gallon Freshwater Planted Aquarium