Brown Algae

[mumbles2011]

hi, i think my tank has deveolped some brown algae. the gravel is turning brown and the heater has blotches of brown on it. it doesnt seem to bother the fish in there but doesnt look very attractive, any ideas on how to remove it.

 

[drobbyb]

Is this a new tank? If so, it sounds like diatoms. Diatoms wipe off real easy, and they seem to go away on their own as the tank matures. It is very common.

 

[mumbles2011]

tank has been up and running for about 2 months now. i also have another tank but this is not suffering the same problem. they were both set up at about the same time

 

[drobbyb]

That is not unheard of. 2 months is still a new tank. I really don't consider a tank mature until you have past the 6 month mark.

 

[Squidward]

Does the Bristlenose not eat it?

 

[mumbles2011]

bristlenose is in a different tank. thanks for the advice, will continue with the gravel vacs and cleaning of tank, untill gone. do you know if there are any additive i could use to help get rid of it quicker