Brown alge

[lawnboy]

What causes brown alge and what do I need to do to reduce the growth rate. Tank has been up for more than a year now and it is still growing.

Thanks

[zygote2k]

brown algae? Diatoms?

[Sikryd]

Its usually one of either a few things (or all)

 

Flow

No RODI - ie. high TDS in water change water

Phosphates

Overfeeding

 

I'm sure I'm missing something - but those are usually the culprits from what I have noticed.

[Nate]

Its usually one of either a few things (or all)

 

Flow

No RODI - ie. high TDS in water change water

Phosphates

Overfeeding

 

I'm sure I'm missing something - but those are usually the culprits from what I have noticed.

 

Just to add to your list... a UV sterilizer will also help.

[zygote2k]

Just to add to your list... a UV sterilizer will also help.

Before you flash fry all your microorganisms, try finding the root cause of the problem. It's way smarter to treat the problem rather than the symptom.

[hlem]

I had brown stuff, got some snails, all gone