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Article #337: Are You Fighting Brown Algae In A Salt Water Fish Tank?

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The setup of your saltwater fish tank is The best way to remove brown algae in a
only the beginning. You may have to make saltwater fish tank is to get rid of the
many adjustments to the water, lighting, ingredient feeding it. Getting rid of the
food, and the items in your saltwater silicates alone will kill the brown
fish tank. One frequent problem many algae. It's also a good idea to remove
people complain about is algae. high levels of nitrates.
Algae can be green or even brown colored. The best way to check your nitrate and
Diatom or brown algae in a saltwater silicate levels is to buy a test kit.
fish tank is easy to get and will need Adjust your water accordingly, cut down
special attention to remove. on your lights and the brown algae in a
Fortunately, there are just a few causes saltwater fish tank should be a problem
for brown algae problems. Once you've of the past.
identified and removed the source, your What is the best way to get rid of
problem will be solved. Silicates?
Brown algae, just like the green algae, Silicates can enter your saltwater tank
need light and a few other ingredients to through many different ways. They can get
survive. It could be tank lights or in with certain sea salts, through the
sunlight feeding your algae. The other tap water you use, or enter on the
ingredients are nitrates and silicates substrate inside your tank.
that help the growth of brown algae in a Since the problem could be coming from
saltwater fish tank. Therefore, the any of the above sources, the best thing
first step to get rid of brown algae in a to do is to remove any sand in the tank
saltwater fish tank is to consider the unless it actually came from the ocean.
lighting. Start using only RO/DI water no matter
If your tank is placed where sunlight what kind of tank you have. Finally yet
hits it for any length of time, you'll importantly, check the salt you use for
want to move it to a different location. high silicates.
Also, evaluate to make sure the tank Follow these simple steps and verything
lights aren't too bright, thus giving the in your tank will not only look better
brown algae a good growth environment. but will be healthier. Your salt water
Remove Ingredients fish will have a clean and happy home.






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