brown algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Va Reef, Jun 24, 2010.

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  1. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    the other day i moved my powerhead to behind my rocks because i thought i had a dead zone. then i went on vacation for a couple days. when i came back there was brown algae everywhere. the only thing that changed about my tank was the powerhead. is this the cause or is there something else happening?
     
    Va Reef, Jun 24, 2010
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  2. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    Can you describe the algae please? It is probably just diatoms. How old is your tank?
     
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  3. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    The new powerhead makes diatoms even more likely.
     
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  4. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    It says he moved it. Not put a new one in...
     
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  5. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    I totally missed that.

    It may still be the case, if he moved it lower in the tank, so more cord that hasn't been in the water at some point gets in.
     
    blackraven1425, Jun 24, 2010
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