SeverumGuy
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What is the difference between brown and green algae? I'm growing brown and my sister is growing green.
Difference between algae?
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Jason7894561230
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Im not totally sure but i know that the brown algea will burn off because it usally shows up after a cycled tank. Green algea comes when the lights are on for too long and there is too much nutrients in the water
happygirl65
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It depends on what type of green algae....some are from too much light, some from not enough water flow/stagnant spots, some are from phosphates or an imbalance of other nutrients. If it's not a planted tank I would think high phosphates and/or too much light
As for the brown algae...if it is dusty and brushes off easily it is diatoms and will go away after the silicates are used up...sometimes can take a long time.
As for the brown algae...if it is dusty and brushes off easily it is diatoms and will go away after the silicates are used up...sometimes can take a long time.
libbyb
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What if the brown algea is not dusty and doesn't wipe off easily?
happygirl65
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Well, to be honest I have never seen brown algae in my tanks that isnt diatoms. I have had some hair algae that wasn't as bright green and I would have thought.
Can you be more specific as to a description of your algae? Or even post a picture?
Can you be more specific as to a description of your algae? Or even post a picture?
