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88sporty1 Small Fry Posts: 3 Kudos: 3 Votes: 0 Registered: 04-Dec-2005	i have a 30g that has about 8 tetras and a pleco in it. i am getting rust colored algea. any ideas or suggestions how to get rid of it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	Welcome to fishprofiles Brown algae is often what's known as diatoms. These little guys are present usually in newer tanks (usually under 2 months or so) or tanks with a high level of phosphates and silicates in the water. How old is this tank and what kind of lighting do you have?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Welcome to FP & i have these questions:- What type of Tetra's do you have?. How much hours per day do you keep the lights on?. How long has the Aquariums been running?. How ofter do you make water changes?. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
88sporty1 Small Fry Posts: 3 Kudos: 3 Votes: 0 Registered: 04-Dec-2005	there are head and tail lights and the lights are on for about 10-11 hours
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	how old is the tank and what type of lighting is on it?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I think that 10-11 hours of light is too much. Do you have any live Plants in your tank?. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
88sporty1 Small Fry Posts: 3 Kudos: 3 Votes: 0 Registered: 04-Dec-2005	the tank is about 6 months old and has floresent lighting. the lights have always been on that long, besides between work and school( my sons tank) its kinda hard to do other wise. 9 Last edited by Fallout at 09-Dec-2005 01:31
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	How often do you do water changes? Your photoperiod isn't that bad, i'm leaning towards a buildup of phosphates and silicates in your tank. Do you use city/village/municipal tap water to do your changes, or do you have well water?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54


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