brown algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by gooner23, Aug 24, 2009.

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  1. gooner23

    gooner23 Plankton

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    have a 8-12 month old 250 litre tank,running red sea prizm skimmer fluval 405 external filter 2 power heads and t5 lighting.2 damsels,blue star fish 4 hermit crabs,2 snails and a sea hare. having real bad problems with brown algae every where having to clean glass twice a day and its all over rock,coral and gravel.alkalinity slightly low but all other tests ok,can anyone help me with this annoying proble? thanks
     
    gooner23, Aug 24, 2009
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  2. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    What kind of water are you using for changes and top offs...possible Diatom bloom...
     
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  3. gooner23

    gooner23 Plankton

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    top ups

    just using RO water for top ups bought from local aquatics center.no tap water has ever been introduced into the aquarium thanks
     
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  4. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    Shoot a pic over - It could be Cyanobacteria or Dinoflagellates. One is easier to get rid of then other. But with out a pic we cant be sure what it is.
     
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