So, I finally get the cycle straight in all the tanks (still battling the 5 gallon for some reason...it's okay, then I get a nitrite spike for no apparent reason), but that's not my question....
I have now developed a nasty case of brown algae in the 20 gallon tank, and a little bit in the 5 gallon. The plants in the 20 gallon are covered with it and it's started growing on the glass as well.
There are two cory cats in the 20 gallon, and I saw one of them chowing on one of the plants one day, but he didn't stay there long, so I guess he doesn't care much for the brown algae (by the way, these cats are getting HUGE! Not sure what they find to eat, but they are ALWAYS eating!)
I've had green algae before, and it just sort of cleared itself up. What do I do about brown algae? Do I need to get an algae eater? Or can I just remove the plants, rinse them off and return them to the tank, and wipe down the glass?
I have now developed a nasty case of brown algae in the 20 gallon tank, and a little bit in the 5 gallon. The plants in the 20 gallon are covered with it and it's started growing on the glass as well.
There are two cory cats in the 20 gallon, and I saw one of them chowing on one of the plants one day, but he didn't stay there long, so I guess he doesn't care much for the brown algae (by the way, these cats are getting HUGE! Not sure what they find to eat, but they are ALWAYS eating!)
I've had green algae before, and it just sort of cleared itself up. What do I do about brown algae? Do I need to get an algae eater? Or can I just remove the plants, rinse them off and return them to the tank, and wipe down the glass?