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FishFinatic

11-11-2011, 06:09 PM

Im doing a fishless cycle and some brown hair like algae is forming on rocks and drift wood. What is this and how can I control it?

Lights are on 8.5 hours a day. Tank is planted.

Test numbers

Ammonia - .5
Nitrate - 5
Nitrite - .5

Taurus

11-11-2011, 06:45 PM

Did you read the Algae Primer? It's most likely Diatoms.

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FishFinatic

11-11-2011, 07:31 PM

Did you read the Algae Primer? It's most likely Diatoms.

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Thanks I didnt realize diatoms could be hair like. Looks like you hit it on the head though. Thanks

Lady Hobbs

11-11-2011, 09:30 PM

Have you tried to see if you could find it here, in this thread?

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Knowing what it is or seeing some photos would help but you may find it here in a photo. Diatoms are generally the first one you'll see so I agree with all above.