Brown algae I think?... Help!

SharkBait48 · #1 02-07-2013, 03:40 AM

Hey guys
Have had my tank up and running for about 2 weeks now. Over the past days I've seen an increasing number of brownish algae forming all over my tank.
I'm not to sure what it is specifically but want to know how to get it out of my tank?

Aquattro · #2 02-07-2013, 03:42 AM

Diatoms. Time removes them. Nothing to worry about, all new tanks go through this.

toytech · #3 02-07-2013, 03:48 AM

Cerith snails and hermit crabs will also eat them , add a few and they will be gone soon enough.

SharkBait48 · #4 02-07-2013, 03:58 AM

Thanks guys, lets hope it clears up.
I have a few crabs but ill be Patient

HaZRaTTy · #5 02-07-2013, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

Diatoms. Time removes them. Nothing to worry about, all new tanks go through this.

I wonder how many of Brads 13,000 Posts have the words ''Its diatoms'' in it... I bet it would cut his post count in half!!

But yes, Diatoms - Do some quick research reading about your tanks cycle and then you will know bette what to expect and when youre ready to add fish. Welcome to the Hobby and Good luck!

Aquattro · #6 02-07-2013, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by HaZRaTTy

I wonder how many of Brads 13,000 Posts have the words ''Its diatoms'' in it...

6 threads have me and diatoms in common. So not too much of a hit on diatoms

freddy · #7 02-07-2013, 10:58 AM

Just went through the diatoms,tank is 4 weeks old and it has cleared up,i know it looks ugly,but it will go away,did by 6 astrea snails which did an amazing job at eating them.