Aug 29, 2014 · Yes, I no longer have the brown algae on the corals. I slowly brought the nutrients up, increased the cuc and flow. Then brought them, slowly, back down using gfo and NoPox, adding small amount of Acro power and trace elements. Since then I have gotten better color and growth on the acros.

Feb 25, 2021 · Diatoms are a natural part of your reef aquarium maturing and although unsightly can be controlled. It is common knowledge that local tap water and well water contain contaminants that encourage the growth of brown algae in saltwater aquariums. As the diatoms decompose, they release silicate back into the aquarium water.

Oct 1, 2018 · The brown algae is also probably diatoms, which tend to come and go as nutrients are more available in the tank. Your test results may be low because the algae is consuming any nutrients that are readily available.

Jul 17, 2016 · I am using RO water. My problem is that the tank has been running for 7 weeks now and now the tank has brown algae mostly on the sand. I did a water change last weekend and removed the brown algae but it has returned. Could the setting on my light be wrong which is causing this algae or is the just something a new tank goes through.

Oct 1, 2018 · It's an Innovative Marine 40. Funny you ask cause I have a biocube that looks the SAME way. I think it's more brown algae. I had dinos in the 40 and got rid of them a few weeks ago. Those were super distinctive. But this same algae …

Feb 5, 2022 · Scientific Description- Brown semi rigid but slippery macro algae. Often confused with plating coralline, the slippery rubbery feel is a give away if you don't want to use scientific methods to determine the id. Manual Removal - Difficult. Qting the rock in an extended dark cycle is the best way. Good thing it doesn't spread rock to rock too fast.

Jan 8, 2021 · My tank cycled back in March. For the past month+, I've had a bloom of brown hair algae on the rocks and sand. It doesn't blow off, and I even removed some rock to scrub off what I could with a brush. I also find myself cleaning the glass every other day, as well as the media in my chamber as the filter bags turn brown and get a bit slimy.

Dec 6, 2020 · I have been fighting brown algae for close to a year and a half and no real sign of it stopping. I have watched all the videos I could that Cory has posted on this and have tried everything. I know its some sort of balance I am missing but I am unsure now which direction to go, as all I seem to be doing is making changes every few weeks.

Oct 16, 2018 · About the hair brown algae, @Erica921, how long has your tank been active and have you tested nitrate and phosphate recently? Click to expand... Yes I got it tested a week ago it was good I'll get it checked again tomorrow

May 6, 2014 · I have been battling this brown hair algae for quite some time and I haven't been able to effectively beat it. Tank is over a year old, coral and livestock do fine. I have tried researching and found maybe this is from low nutrients. I have had undetectable nitrates for a while but didn't do anything about it because the coral has done ok.