removing algae on my plants?

[r3d]

lots of brown algae or something is growing on inch of my plants. is there any way to remove it?
would a chinese algae eater clean it up?

 

[r3d]

anyone?

 

[r3d]

bump

 

[dragonfish]

Check your water parameters and nutrient levels going in. A CAE will not take care of it very well, if at all.

 

[Atreyu]

Use SAE's or otocinclus. They are usually good at clearing this type of algae.

 

[roombo]

Is it new tank? If so it's normal and will clear up.

 

[r3d]

Is it new tank? If so it's normal and will clear up.

its been up and running for 2 or 3 weeks now

 

[roombo]

Yep, I'm pretty sure thats normal. Mine took 6-8 weeks before it cleared. It's called Diatom algae, not much eats eat, you just have to wait it out.

 

[r3d]

okay thank you very much