Brown Algae

[webbie]

I,ve got a slight problem with brown algae growing on the ends of my tank 90 ltr,also some on the rocks and plants,dont want to go down the chemical route to get rid of it,thought someone might suggest a fish that might enjoy a bit of algae, small plec maybe?

 

[SLIM]

Brown algae (diotams) is very common in newly set up aquariums. It will eventually disappear on its own but it might be afew months before it does. A Pleco will destroy the brown algae in a matter of hours but its not really a solution as most plecs will end up out growing your tank unless you go for a BN or one of the other smaller species.
Oto catfish i hear are good for brown algae too.
I would jus recomend manually cleaning it off, give your gravel/sand a good syphoning, cut your lighting down and increase water flow. This will definately help and slow it down.
I know how fast this stuff can grow and how frustrating it is.

 

[webbie]

Thanks Slim,dont want to go for a pleck because of the size issue,going to see what the LFS has in small oto,s any anyone can reccomend?

 

[StandbySetting]

I wouldn't add fish to deal with it, just manually remove and do plenty of water changes and it will soon go.