Brown algae problem

[Fishguy17]

Hello my brother has a little l.5 gallon tank with a big brown algae problem and I was wondering if he could add a little pleco to remove it. ( I know they get really big )

 

[aqua_chem]

1.5g is much to small for any algae eater that not an invert.

How old is the tank? Brown algae is pretty normal when setting up a tnak and in most circumstances self limiting.

 

[Rivercats]

Honestly all that you could add would be 1 nerite snail.

 

[mr.aro]

Scrub and do a water change

 

[Rivercats]

Scrub and do a water change

Scrubbing and a WC is a temp fix when it comes to diatoms. Until they use all the excess silicates in the water they will keep returning. Limiting tank lighting to only 6 hours a day can help keep down the amount of diatoms in your tank. I have gotten very little diatoms in our new 6g tanks by limiting light hours.

 

[mr.aro]

Where is the tank located?

 

[Fishguy17]

Well it is a new tank and is located behind a window.

 

[mr.aro]

Well it is a new tank and is located behind a window.

There you go to much sun light.....

 

[Fishguy17]

Ok so just close the blinds or move it

 

[mr.aro]

Ok so just close the blinds or move it

You could just close them but if he wants move it since its small.....

 

[Fishguy17]

Ok sounds good thanks guys.