Brown Algae Problem Not Emergency!

[fapjat]

My tank is under attack by brown algae. I am not worried for the fish sake because I believe it is not harmful to them, but it is also not good to look at and makes me have to clean the surface of the tank more often. This stuff has started to form on the substrate, as well as, the my live plates and equipment. What do I do to rid this algae from the tank. Once again this is not an emergency, just a annoyance.

 

[minxfishy]

Is this a fairly new set up tank? If so, brown algae is very common on newly set up tanks, it usually lasts a few weeks and the only thing to do is what you are already doing and just wipe it off, it is unsightly but is not harmful to your fish, so nothing to worry about. It will eventually die back.

How long do you have the tank lights on for? Try to keep it under 8 hours as this will help a little.

 

[wazza]

Is this a fairly new set up tank? If so, brown algae is very common on newly set up tanks, it usually lasts a few weeks and the only thing to do is what you are already doing and just wipe it off, it is unsightly but is not harmful to your fish, so nothing to worry about. It will eventually die back.

How long do you have the tank lights on for? Try to keep it under 8 hours as this will help a little.

hi i had the same problem .You might have to much light on the tank or have your lights on to much .TRY and do a water change at least ones a week about 20 - 30 percent it just might work if not get some otto,s they do a good job and will eat all day on algae

 

[BlueGuppy]

I am having the same problem...probably cause I have the light on for 10 hours and that I got rid of my Otos...
Just got 2 more Otos yesturday and cleaning as much out and did a water change. Hope it helps

 

[Night61]

some snails will work on it well. nerite snails are great on algae they really are.