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brown algea

3K views 8 replies 5 participants last post by  caferacermike 
#1 ·
so my lr is covered in brown algea(witch is normal) But i dont have any snails or hermits to clean off the algea. Will it go away on its own? should i scrub it down?
 
#2 ·
Remove as much has possible. What works well is a toothbrush. Just remove the rock and scrub it with the toothbrush.
 
#4 ·
What are your water parameters. Depending how long you had the tank setup. It should go away after it uses up all nutrients.
 
#6 ·
Yes it is. when I brush off my rock with my powerhead stuff comes out of every were. It should go away on its own. Just keep on top of it till then.
 
#8 ·
trreherd said:
usmc my params are all zero.
Zero nitrates would be the likely cause. I can see why diatoms are common sight in new tanks.:)
 
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