Diatomic Algae?

[matty007]

Hi folks.

Ive noticed over the past couple of days an iridescent looking brown/green slime developing on the inside of my tank on the glass. It is slimey to the touch and easily comes off when touched. Having looked at a few forums im thinking it is diatomic algae?.

Is there an easy way to remove this ugly scum?.

Is there anything I can simply use to wipe it off the inside of my tank?.

Would appreciate any help.

Cheers.

 

[aaronnorth]

the brown will be diatoms, and the green will most liley be green dust algae (GDA) These are the 2 most common algae's to form in a new tank, they will eventually disappear, just keep wiping it off, do a water change straight after to remove the free floating algae spores.

Take a look in my sig at the algae guide for more info.

 

[matty007]

the brown will be diatoms, and the green will most liley be green dust algae (GDA) These are the 2 most common algae's to form in a new tank, they will eventually disappear, just keep wiping it off, do a water change straight after to remove the free floating algae spores.

Take a look in my sig at the algae guide for more info.

Thanks very much for your help.