How To CURE BROWN DIATOM ALGAE In Saltwater Aquariums

How To CURE BROWN DIATOM ALGAE In Saltwater Aquariums

In this video we take a look at brown diatom algae in saltwater aquariums and the ways to prevent it and also get rid of it. Brown diatom algae is actually pretty common in most new marine aquariums and normally goes away on its own once the saltwater tank has matured. If not we can do some simple things like reducing light and nutrient to starve the brown diatom algae and if that doesn't work we can also use herbivores like snails to eat the the diatom algae.

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[EverydayAquarist]

I didn't realise how scratched this tank was until I watched this video! 😱

[FishOutOfWaterToronto]

I used Seachem Phosguard, followed correct doses for tank size, cleared up diatom bloom in 2 days without affecting the parameters and all corals and fish are happy.

[martinhblake]

Well, I'm a bit more calm after watching this video. Thank you.

[joanives]

Thanks so much for this information, I was starting to panic because my aquarium has been running for about four weeks and it's cycled well and now everything is covered in this brown Algae and you've put my mind at rest. Thanks again.

[The_Robert.Fletcher]

My experience is with freshwater tanks that you did cove. I agree "wait out" is what is needed but you need the self-disciple to leave it and from experience then it seems to clear very quickly.

[scottbrown]

My reef aquarium has been up for 15+ years and recently had a large breakout of diatoms. I use only RO water for top off but had some cyano on a large rock that I couldn’t completely get rid of. Made the mistake of taking the large live rock out and did a quick rinse under tap water, drip dried and put it back in the aquarium. Couple weeks later the diatoms covered most of the rock, sand, walls and pumps. My question is how would you go about removing the diatoms in an established tank with lps, sps, anemones and fish? Not sure if I can starve them with blackout and no food for 4-5 days.?. I have a handful of turbo snails and my water quality is all in range. Thanks

[TCS_Aquatics]

I swear I was about to just convert back to freshwater and keep my mollies before watching this. Thank you for this great explanation of this natural occurance!

[kevywilliams]

You are amazing. You say everything in a way that keeps people calm and hopeful :)

[Don_Garcia]

Hi I have brown Algee on my glass can I remove it ? And leave the brown the rocks and sand?

[doddares]

I listened to this guy the brown algae algae didn't decrease and now my goldfish look small pieces of shit floating around my tank. Beautiful.

[kingfishers]

thanks for uploading i have a 3 week old tank and the diatoms have started....i thought it may be brown cyano or similar as there appears to be bubbles coming off/resting on top of a few of the brown patches...i have 2 clowns and added a very healthy dose of colony at the same time they went in along with using live sand.

[scottrobert]

how do beat this algae in a bare-bottom how will the green algae and such grow and out compete the brown

[blackcoalboy]

Hi
Could you tell me where could I get the snails you’re referring to I live in the uk
Thanks

[ricardocarvalho]

Hey - great video thanks. Can this also be common on a 4/5 month old tank? I seem to have an outbreak.

[paulbarrett]

Proper useful information, thank you.

[green]

how old was this tank then and what specifically did you do? my tank has been running for 2 months and am experiencing exactly this. had a little success using vinegar dose but it quickly came back. only running a skimmer 30 gals

[TheFiscallySound]

You have your lights on during the cycling process? Did you properly start the cycling process by seeding bacteria? I am new to the hobby but I learned these 2 important steps early on before even putting water in my tank.

[fragsandfish]

turn off the lights . I did my cycle no lights low temps to keep algae away.

[Mrtom]

Do you have a video on fresh water tanks

[sirtommyrobinsonsbitonthes]

It’s a pain in the arse in all new marine tanks