Diatom ****!! my tank looks awful!!! - Aquarium Advice

arminkropp · 01-14-2005, 10:49 PM

I got brown algae on EVERYTHING! I thought diatoms are supposed to go away after a while? Its been 4 weeks since I noticed them and they keep getting worse? Any suggestions as to how I can help clear this up?

THX

Billsgate · 01-15-2005, 06:36 AM

By frequent water changes eventually the diatoms will perish. But it can take a while. Is this your [acronym:30a34417e2="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:30a34417e2] tank?? Then you should post this there!

I was almost going to advice you to get a [acronym:30a34417e2="Siamese Algae Eater"]SAE[/acronym:30a34417e2], but in [acronym:30a34417e2="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:30a34417e2] they won't be much good :P

arminkropp · 01-15-2005, 01:15 PM

No Its not my [acronym:2731d572dc="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:2731d572dc] tank

lmw80 · 01-15-2005, 02:19 PM

Ottos are wonderful for brown diatom algae. It's their main diet.

Billsgate · 01-15-2005, 05:34 PM

I thought it was your [acronym:aa12500daf="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:aa12500daf] tank since that was the only thing in your signature, sorry about that. Ottos are indeed great algae eaters as well as Siamese Algae Eaters.

arminkropp · 01-15-2005, 07:03 PM

Only Chinease algae eaters in the area.
Think those will work?

PK Tester · 01-16-2005, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arminkropp

Only Chinease algae eaters in the area.
Think those will work?

Try and make sure that they are TRUE [acronym:f7c4b98b6b="Siamese Algae Eater"]SAE[/acronym:f7c4b98b6b] !

TankGirl · 01-16-2005, 10:15 AM

[acronym:34ea538606="Chinese Algae Eater"]CAE[/acronym:34ea538606] are not a good idea for a 10gal, and are in general not a good choice if you are looking for a hardworking algae eater. [acronym:34ea538606="Siamese Algae Eater"]SAE[/acronym:34ea538606] might also be a bit big for a 10 [acronym:34ea538606="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:34ea538606]. If there is any way your [acronym:34ea538606="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:34ea538606] can get otocinclus for you, they are the way to go, or a pitbull pleco, which remains pretty small.

01-14-2005, 10:49 PM	#1
arminkropp Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winnipeg,Manitoba,CANADA Posts: 365 Images: 5	Diatom !! my tank looks awful!!! I got brown algae on EVERYTHING! I thought diatoms are supposed to go away after a while? Its been 4 weeks since I noticed them and they keep getting worse? Any suggestions as to how I can help clear this up? THX

01-15-2005, 02:19 PM	#4
lmw80 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bristol, Pa Posts: 4,805 Images: 40	Ottos are wonderful for brown diatom algae. It's their main diet. __________________ -Lori Join the Eastern PA/Greater Philadelphia Forum! Click here: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/groupcp.php?g=7825 Aquariums are like jello - there's always room for more.

01-16-2005, 10:15 AM	#8
TankGirl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 8,279 Images: 16	[acronym:34ea538606="Chinese Algae Eater"]CAE[/acronym:34ea538606] are not a good idea for a 10gal, and are in general not a good choice if you are looking for a hardworking algae eater. [acronym:34ea538606="Siamese Algae Eater"]SAE[/acronym:34ea538606] might also be a bit big for a 10 [acronym:34ea538606="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:34ea538606]. If there is any way your [acronym:34ea538606="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:34ea538606] can get otocinclus for you, they are the way to go, or a pitbull pleco, which remains pretty small. __________________ TG Central Virginians click here and join the Regional Forum! View My Gallery Here

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01-15-2005, 06:36 AM	#2
Billsgate Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,604 Images: 8	By frequent water changes eventually the diatoms will perish. But it can take a while. Is this your [acronym:30a34417e2="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:30a34417e2] tank?? Then you should post this there! I was almost going to advice you to get a [acronym:30a34417e2="Siamese Algae Eater"]SAE[/acronym:30a34417e2], but in [acronym:30a34417e2="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:30a34417e2] they won't be much good :P

01-15-2005, 01:15 PM	#3
arminkropp Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winnipeg,Manitoba,CANADA Posts: 365 Images: 5	No Its not my [acronym:2731d572dc="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:2731d572dc] tank

01-15-2005, 05:34 PM	#5
Billsgate Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,604 Images: 8	I thought it was your [acronym:aa12500daf="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:aa12500daf] tank since that was the only thing in your signature, sorry about that. Ottos are indeed great algae eaters as well as Siamese Algae Eaters.

01-15-2005, 07:03 PM	#6
arminkropp Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winnipeg,Manitoba,CANADA Posts: 365 Images: 5	Only Chinease algae eaters in the area. Think those will work?