Orange Stuff Stuck To The Sides Of My Tank?

[MollyFresh]

I have about a 2 month old 35 gallon tank that has a lot of fry in it. I have been feeding them crushed up flakes, baby brine shrimp, and worms for like 1-2 weeks now and I woke up this morning, fed my fish and noticed this orange stuff at the side of my tank, its on the walls of it. I don't know what it is and I hope its harmless. Anyone know what this could be?

 

[lilfishie]

is it brown algae?

 

[Nick16]

i have brown algae and i dont know what to do with it or how to get rid of it becuase i dont know any fish that eat it!

 

[lilfishie]

brown algae is caused by excess sunlight or light, so cutting down the time the lights are on each day should get rid of it, also cut back feeding for a while

 

[MollyFresh]

Yeah now that i take a second look it could be brown algae. Thank you lilfishie!!

 

[shelaghfishface]

scrape it off with a magnet doo-dah and if it comes off in lumps ,net them and chuck them, i get this quie suddnely on my krib tank

 

[Nick16]

it doesnt come of in lumps tho. i will cut down on the light and food. thanks guys and gals!

 

[johno]

Brown algea is quite common in new tanks. Dont panic too much!

Try cutting down on the light, also most algea eaters will eat brown algae.