Brown algea help

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Newreef15, Sep 19, 2009.

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  1. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    I have a ugly brown mat like algea on my sand. How do I get ride of it what is it from
     
    Newreef15, Sep 19, 2009
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  2. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Is your tank fairly new? I think it's probably diatom algae, and that usually happens in a new tank because of all the silicates. It usually dies due to starvation once the silicates are gone. I had it in my new tank and it all died after about 3 weeks.

    If it's not a new tank, then I'm not sure what it is or what it means...
     
    kcbrad, Sep 19, 2009
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  3. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    i agree probably diatom, i have it on my rocks and sandbed also
     
    Puffer Chick, Sep 19, 2009
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  4. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    my tank is almost 2 months old i have had this stuff befor and then it gos away. the blooms usally pop up every time i encrease my light by a hour
     
    Newreef15, Sep 20, 2009
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