In my 20 Gallon long tank I have a bit of an algae problem forming.
After reading the sticky I have determined that I have brown aglae or diatoms.
"Brown algae:
Forms in soft brown clumpy patches. In the freshwater aquarium, these are usually diatoms. Usually indicates a lack of light or an excess of silicates. Increased light levels will usually make it disappear. Easily removed by wiping the glass or siphon vacuuming the affected area."
It can't be from a lack of light since I have plenty of lighting and it's a small tank. I read that otos can eat the brown algae and I have been trying to rub it off most of the plants, but that is quite ineffective.
Are there any other long term solutions to rid my tank of the brown algae?
After reading the sticky I have determined that I have brown aglae or diatoms.
"Brown algae:
Forms in soft brown clumpy patches. In the freshwater aquarium, these are usually diatoms. Usually indicates a lack of light or an excess of silicates. Increased light levels will usually make it disappear. Easily removed by wiping the glass or siphon vacuuming the affected area."
It can't be from a lack of light since I have plenty of lighting and it's a small tank. I read that otos can eat the brown algae and I have been trying to rub it off most of the plants, but that is quite ineffective.
Are there any other long term solutions to rid my tank of the brown algae?
