Brown algae

[gwand]

My 10 gallon recently cycled tank with no fish yet has brown algae growing on substrate. Is this a serious problem? If so what do I do? Thanks.

 

[connorlindeman]

Probably diatoms but would appreciate a picture. They are common in new tanks and will go away by themselves after a few weeks.

 

[gwand]

Here is a photo. Thanks

 

[connorlindeman]

Yep, thats definitely diatoms. A pain, but they will go away soon.

 

[Eggy Toast]

My 10 gallon recently cycled tank with no fish yet has brown algae growing on substrate. Is this a serious problem? If so what do I do? Thanks.

Put some Seachem Phosguard in your filter ( i put mine under the fine fleece and use more than Seachem state to use) and it's bye bye diatoms (brown algae).