Brown algae question

[CoryFan]

Hello,

I have the brown algae that just wipes away really easily. It is growing on my glass. I think this means I need to adjust something related to my plants. How do I figure it out?

Thanks!!

Sent from my SM-G900P using Aquarium Advice mobile app

 

[foster53]

Sounds like diatoms. How long has the tank been set up. A diatom outbreak is fairly normal in new tanks. It caused by excess Silicate in the water.

 

[CoryFan]

I set it up in the first week of September. I will look up silicates. Thank you! If you have any advice beyond that, I'm open!

Sent from my SM-G900P using Aquarium Advice mobile app

 

[JoshandAmelia]

I use Seachem Phosguard in my Fluval 405, and API Phos-Zorb in my Filstar canister filter to remove silicates (and excess phosphates). Works like a charm.


Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

 

[CoryFan]

I forgot to say thanks! Belated thank you, JoshandAmelia.

Sent from my SM-G900P using Aquarium Advice mobile app

 

[JoshandAmelia]

?


Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

 

[CoryFan]

Well, I have seen some improvement from reducing my hours of light. I had read that the stuff would do poorly in light, and so increased them before. ::
I also found this thread, which is useful.
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/silicates-125149.html

Sent from my SM-G900P using Aquarium Advice mobile app