Publisher's Synopsis
Brown algae, green algae, red algae...
The carpet of color on rocks, leaves, and glass that grows in a fish tank is inevitable. Light and algae eaters are the usual fixes, with a dose of algicide, just in case.
Brown Algae is an issue nearly all of us will have to deal with in the fish tank hobby. And how it gets out of hand is a bit more mysterious.
Controlling it will be a real problem if you rely on the usual Green Algae methods. So let's take some time to talk about controlling brown algae in fish tanks. What is Brown Algae?
Brown Algae are some of the most abundant organisms on Earth, even if we usually ignore them. They are also known as Diatoms and they are found in fresh and saltwater bodies around the world.
Brown Algae are a major part of the Earth's ecosystem. It's estimated Diatoms produce 20-50% of the oxygen in the atmosphere, making them vital to our own survival. Their silica shells form layers hundreds of feet thick on the ocean floor where they eventually become part of limestone beds.
These tiny builders are fascinating and great to read about but not so wonderful when they get inside your aquarium.
