brownish algae on aquarium glass - Aquarium Advice

rev190 · 12-01-2006, 08:45 AM

as per above..when i do a pwc..can i remove the algae w a razor or magnetic brush? or i should just let it be n eventually itll clear up? sorry..a real noob here.

quixand · 12-01-2006, 09:19 AM

If your tank is just cycling, it is just diatomatic growth. Leave it, and it will turn green. Or, you can scrape it off if you'd like. Magna-Float rocks for pretty-ing up your glass.

**roka64** · 12-01-2006, 09:32 AM

Actually, if it is diatoms, it should go away almost over night. This is typical in new tanks, and is a great sign.

**melosu58** · 12-01-2006, 01:38 PM

I agree that it will go away but their aint no reason you cant take it off. Mag float or scrapper will do.

alaher2 · 12-02-2006, 12:14 AM

I tend to scrape them off, just cause I want my tank looking pretty.

rev190 · 12-03-2006, 06:13 AM

wat about the algae on the sand ??

**roka64** · 12-03-2006, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rev190

wat about the algae on the sand ??

Clean up crew and some sand stirrers...

shifty99 · 12-03-2006, 07:02 PM

I am having an explosion of brown algae as well. My tank has been cycling for about a month now and the brown stuff has been getting worse for about a week. How long should it last? Will it dissapear overnight? I guess it is a good thing to see in a cycling tank, just wondering how long it will last and if it means I am almost done cycling.