Billfish2 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 :digH: Hi all as little icon would indicate I have a problem with Brown Algae in My Malawi Cichlid tank. I have tried turning on the lights longer, lights less, ETC>... But still have a problem. I am upgrading to a bigger tank soon, and was wondering if I should use Phosguard straight away in the new tank to help with the Algae problem. I have 1 x large piece of Mango wood in the tank could this be a factor? I have read heaps of stuff on the internet and most forums say it is due to silicates in the water> Hopefully someone can help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 & Welcome! When did you setup your tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Welcome Billfish2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Welcome aboard. Have you tried taking the wood out to see ie that changes anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billfish2 Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Hi set up tank 2 years ago. But have moved house 6 months ago, could be tap water? yes I am thinking of taking out drift wood, my Nitrites and Nitrates are 0 so not the water chemistry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 How many plants do you have in the tank and how often and how much water do you change. Unless your tank is very heavily planted an established tank should show some nitrates. Nitrates are the final stage of a cycled tank and it is when there is a reading shown with 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite that the cycle is completed Brown algae is common in new setups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billfish2 Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 No plants at all, I do 50% water Change once a week. The tank has been going for 2 Years so defiantly cycled. I will add Phosguard and see how that goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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