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wk
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Fingerling
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male singapore
Hi, sorry for my newbie questions. I wish to know what is the difference between green and brown algae. I was told that brown algae are due to the lack of sunlight ? I have discovered that there is a layer of slime on the sides of my tank, is it algae ? I have tried to clean them off by using a sponge but that leaves my water cloudy after cleaning. Any better ways to clean them off. Thanks in advance for the advice.
ps: my tank is a 30 gallon tank with three 3" Ranchu and seven 1.5" cories.
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Post InfoPosted 26-Jan-2006 11:52Profile PM Edit Report 
devon7
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Big Fish
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female usa
is it a clear slimey stuff? if so it could be cyanobacteria (blue green algae... not really an algae though)

try checking your nitrate level and post it here, that will help a lot
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