View Full Version : Brown algae identification pic help
DaveSchmidt
04/03/2017, 11:16 AM
I was able to look at this algae under a microscope at work. Not the best image but im thinking this looks like brown algae diatomes. Any input to a positive id would be great.
mcgyvr
04/03/2017, 04:21 PM
Got a clearer picture?
Or just a normal crisp camera pic of the tank ;)
DaveSchmidt
04/03/2017, 06:17 PM
Yea, microscope at work is pretty wonky. I'll try n get a nice pic of tank
ctbear
04/04/2017, 02:04 AM
looks like diatoms. they sure like that silica
DaveSchmidt
04/04/2017, 11:52 AM
Heres a pic of the tank.
ctbear
04/04/2017, 02:47 PM
Heres a pic of the tank.
Definitely diatoms. Had that stuff all over my nano initially until coralline finally took hold and over competed, driving it out. I sucked out carpets of the stuff every water change. Make sure you dose mag, calcium, alk levels to optimum amounts.
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