How to prevent brown algae growth on sand bed

[MattyPattys]

Ive had my tank for a year and a half and has been a little neglected in the past phew months as ive been busy. Theres a lot of brown algae growth on the sand and when I move around my sand it grows back the next day, how do i fix this?

 

[Gumbies R Us]

What does your cuc look like?

 

[sixty_reefer]

Sounds like you may Have dinoflagellates.

 

[AlyciaMarie Verified Admin]

Got any pictures of the algae? Once your algae is identified, you'll have a better chance of making an effective plan to get rid of it or stop it's growth.

 

[LPS Bum]

Is it algae or Dino’s?

If it’s algae, conchs and a weekly turnover via turkey baster will help. Check your phosphate level and consider upping filtration, reducing lighting or feeding less.

If it’s Dino’s, you’re in for a battle. Lots of threads on dealing with that.