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Rusty/yellow algea in new tank
« on: February 09, 2015, 02:49:21 PM »
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My recently cycled tank is developing a rusty/ yellow algae on rocks and some plants, is this anything to be concerned about if so what is the solution please  :-\
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Re: Rusty/yellow algea in new tank
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2015, 02:56:29 PM »
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Probably diatoms, which normally disappear after a while.
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Re: Rusty/yellow algea in new tank
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2015, 03:26:37 PM »
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Thanks Richard, don't mind it on rocks, not so pleasing on plants lol  :)
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Re: Rusty/yellow algea in new tank
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2015, 04:00:44 PM »
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Diatoms usually wipe off quite easily so you could try very gently wiping the plant leaves, see it that does anything.
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Re: Rusty/yellow algea in new tank
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2015, 05:15:46 PM »
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Thanks Sue, yes i did wipe it off rocks ok, but soon back, but as long as it isn't too invasive i don't mind
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