Brown Algae Glass?

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Arman2K, Jan 25, 2012.

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  1. Arman2K

    Arman2K Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I don't know if this is correct place for this post. Here is my problem, I just clean my tank 3 days ago. Now, I can see the slimy brownish algae on my tank again. I hate it. I only used RO/DI water. What the problem here? Is this normal? It build up too fast I think. It's GFO problem?
     
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  2. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    When you say "clean" you tank, did you stir up your substrate at all? If so, you may have released some nutrients into the water column.

    Also, what are your water params?
     
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  3. swede1

    swede1 Plankton

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    Sounds like Diatoms, will form on glass, sand and live rock. Nitrates are probably high or running lights to long or bulbs need to be replaced if running t5
     
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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Please post an image of the algae, slimy in description always make me weary of dino.
     
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  5. Arman2K

    Arman2K Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I did stir up some but not much. I will try get the parameter tonite.
     
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  6. Arman2K

    Arman2K Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I run LED light .
     
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  7. Arman2K

    Arman2K Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Is seem like it build up so fast, I will try get pic tonite, I try get some pics this morning, but camera out of battery. lol... will try later tonite. Thanks
     
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  8. BigJim

    BigJim Spaghetti Worm

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    It does sound like diatoms. Have you added any new parts to the tank? Adding anything new that has plastic parts can cause a diatom bloom.
     
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  9. Arman2K

    Arman2K Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I have add 2 plastic sheet to cover the powerhead..
     
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  10. coylee_17

    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    Diatoms feed off silicates. They will be there until the silicates released by the new covers are used up. If it is diatoms, then they will go away in time. A pic will help with an ID.
     
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