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Old 07-09-2007, 12:46 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I think its algae but I don't know. I keep getting this brown "stuff" on my glass. I'll scrape it off, but can start to see it again the following day. When I do scrape it off, its almost powder-like the way it floats away. Not like regular green algae that tends to stay together. Any idea what it may be?


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It might be diatoms. not a fun thing to get rid of. Is your UV working?

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I just put it on a timer last week or so....I guess I'll put it back.
What are the side effects of diatoms?
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Will running my UV full-time again take care of it?
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