| Re: Brown algae is there any way to control it? |
Subject: Re: Brown algae is there any way to control it? by Violet on 29/1/2010 19:55:02 Check your tap water phosphate levels  Brendan.My well established tank had an outbreak of this muck about 3 months ago for about 2 weeks until I realised I'd just forgotten to replace the phosphate remover (all used up) when I did tank maintenance. Seachem phosphate remover in a little baggy in the filter works well (phosban/rowaphos are 2 other brands). Lasts for a month or two (perhaps more) depending on your water levels. Phosphate should ideally be low around 0 to 0.2, my usual tap water often has readings of 5, hence the problem. You can get tap water phosphate kits (via the API range on Ebay) very cheap. UV only deals with green water and certain pathogens, not brown algae. HTH  |