Brown Algae Solution

[Chrisplosion]

What the best way to get rid of brown algae? I was thinking of getting a 6-8" pleco because the last one I had did a good job at control. I would get a larger rubber/bristlenose but can't any larger than 2". I have an 9" oscar in the tank so I don't want anything he could eat and kill himself. Are they nonplated catfish that are good at eating algae?

 

[Laticauda]

Reduce feeding, increase lighting. If your nitrates are high, or you have high silicates (new tank, or recently re-sealed, using sand as a substrate) these will cause brown algae. From my understanding, if you increase lighting it will help decrease diatoms (brown algae.)

 

[Richie_ELP]

Increase the lighting. I had the same problem in a new aquarium that has sand.

 

[Chrisplosion]

Increase the lighting. I had the same problem in a new aquarium that has sand.

I have rather bright lighting, I'm sure it could be brighter though.