Problem with my tank?

[JNason11]

So lately my tank has been getting a brownish tint to it the rocks plants sides of the tank... Could my filter be broken or what? I really don't like the looks of it at all... My bio wheel looks really clean and it usually doesn't...

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[Stateofficer1984]

Search for ways to control brown algae..

 

[Allan01230]

Algae is what you have and it actually is a sign of a healthy tank and the fish just love it.

 

[poppalina]

+1 on Algae

 

[Countryboy]

I think that's red hair algae. Reduce food and lighting times. More water changes and substrate cleaning.


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[boldtogether]

The biowhels on a Emporor400 sometimes get rotated to fast. Try slowing the spray to them and you will notice a thicker biomass. Also, I used to fill the chambers with biomedia and had a sgonge filter on the intake. Works like a charm. If you dont like the sponge idea, buy the extra media inserts, they're cheap and hold a fair amount of media.
As far as algae, doesn't look bad to me. 'Corse, I like algae. If it bothers you, turn the lights off sooner or on later.