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Tropical Fish Keeping Help and Advice => New Fishkeepers => Topic started by: uv on October 12, 2018, 07:26:35 AM

Title: Help control Algae
Post by: uv on October 12, 2018, 07:26:35 AM
My tank is still cycling so I am not in a position to add Algae eating shrimp/fish but I do appreciate your advise as this may be a solution going forward.

I have a 54l, 60x30x30 tank setup and I attached a picture to this thread. May I know what kind of Algae is this and how I control it?

Many thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Help control Algae
Post by: Matt on October 12, 2018, 07:30:17 AM
I can't see your picture but please try this link to help identify your algae and the cause/remedy:

http://www.tropicalfishsite.com/types-of-algae-growth-found-in-the-home-aquarium/ (http://www.tropicalfishsite.com/types-of-algae-growth-found-in-the-home-aquarium/)
Title: Re: Help control Algae
Post by: uv on October 12, 2018, 07:32:05 AM
Sorry, I am unable to attach image.
Title: Re: Help control Algae
Post by: Matt on October 12, 2018, 07:33:08 AM
Sorry, I am unable to attach image.


Please make sure the file is less than 3MB and the file extension is .jpg (no 'e' in jpeg)
Title: Re: Help control Algae
Post by: uv on October 12, 2018, 08:10:33 AM
I think it's Brown Algae, thank you for the link which is helpful.
Title: Re: Help control Algae
Post by: Sue on October 12, 2018, 09:08:54 AM
Brown algae (diatoms) that wipes off is common in cycling tanks. It is caused by ammonia in the water and light.
If there are no live plants, leave the tank lights off until the tank is cycled.

The trouble with using creatures to remove algae is that none of them eat all types of algae and there are some types of algae that nothing eats.
Title: Re: Help control Algae
Post by: Littlefish on October 12, 2018, 09:31:27 AM
I find that supermarket own brand/cheap non-scratch sponge/scourers do the trick. As long as they don't have any detergents or anything else in them, they'll do the trick.
Title: Re: Help control Algae
Post by: uv on October 15, 2018, 02:05:55 PM
Thank you for your comments