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Aqua-holic · 07-02-2007, 10:10 AM

There could be several causes.. it's a pretty new tank and it sounds like diatom brown algae, some causes could be high phosphates, poor circulation,too long a light period, sunlight hitting the glass, old bulbs, not enough snails to keep it in check, temperature fluctuation these are just a few possibilites. as said above what are the paramaters ? what is the alkalinity?

07-02-2007, 10:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Aqua-holic Reef-Fanatics Sponsor Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kissimmee, Fl Posts: 76	There could be several causes.. it's a pretty new tank and it sounds like diatom brown algae, some causes could be high phosphates, poor circulation,too long a light period, sunlight hitting the glass, old bulbs, not enough snails to keep it in check, temperature fluctuation these are just a few possibilites. as said above what are the paramaters ? what is the alkalinity? __________________ *Lynda* *Aqua-holics* *1166 E Donegan Ave* *Kissimmee 407-483-0344* *Largest selection of marine fish,corals and saltwater supplies in the Kissimmee area.*