Diatoms?

[jlhicks1967]

Im having an issue with brown algae im assuming is diatoms. My tanks been up since March, I use ro/di water. My parameters are good. I had no light for my tank for about 1 month, then I got an AI prime light and I noticed it get much worse. Also I store my ro/di water in cat litter tubs I've cleaned out. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Speedy]

Hi diatoms is usually dusty powdery brown algae on glass an rocks. Feeds on silicates so worth checking that in your tank with a test kit . Poor light encourages algae growth so better light will improve it over time. Too much light may make it worse . If youve introduced anything else in your tank it may have triggered a small outbreak . Hope that helps

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

They'll go away once the silicate is depleted from your water. don't need to mess with your lights. make sure you're using 0 tds water. and I wouldn't use kitty little tubs.