How To CURE BROWN DIATOM ALGAE In Saltwater Aquariums

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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 4 года назад

I didn't realise how scratched this tank was until I watched this video! 😱 FOR EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS CHECK OUT MY PATREON PAGE: www.patreon.com/EverydayAquarist

@micaelpuentes5757 4 года назад

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@joanives5219 3 года назад

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.

@FishOutOfWaterToronto 4 года назад

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.

@joeestes4958 3 года назад

Thanks for post. I will be trying that start later today.

@mohammedfaizbelgami8780 3 года назад

Absolutely correct! Seachem phosguard is the best cure for diatoms

@xwvwj2610 2 года назад

How much do we use for 30 gallon tank

@FishOutOfWaterToronto 2 года назад

@@xwvwj2610 I put about 3-4 tablespoons in a bag in the pump area

@unounv Год назад

It leaches aluminum into the water. GFO is a better option.

@sirtommyrobinsonsbitonthes7299 4 года назад

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

@isellmemes 4 года назад

Yeah mine was sparkling now it’s horribly brown

@doddares 3 года назад

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.

@heythere5817 Год назад

That's cause a lot of his info is wrong, like light impacting it. He also keeps referring to it as an algae and it's not an algae at all.

@martinhblake 4 года назад

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

@blackboniza 4 года назад

I think this is dino

@robertfletcher3421 4 года назад

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.

@seaburgh3184 4 месяца назад

My tank has been running for awhile I had a salinity situation and by that I mean I never knew about it and so I was doing had I finally figured it out and my tank has been strong for 5 months now but this stuff has started taking over all of a sudden very fast in the morning I’ll clean my clean and by 7th hour my glass will be filled of diatoms again I’m so frustrated I’m thinking of selling my tank it’s eating my flower anemones I have 2 but the diatoms are become long and hairy and growing onto my rock flowers and they’re losing their tentacles and I can’t handle watching my wildlife suffer in freaking out and need a fast solution

@fragsandfish8350 4 года назад

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

@scottrobert2724 8 месяцев назад

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

@MrEugeneleo Год назад

should i use phosguard

@erikpoff1954 2 года назад

God bless everyone who sees this I hope you have a great rest of your day and a great day tomorrow God loves you ❤️🙏🏽🤍🕊🤍

@scottbrown2295 Год назад

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

@ricardocarvalho397 3 года назад

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

@EverydayAquarist 3 года назад

Can happen in mature tanks as well but its harder to get rid of

@DEXTER-TV-series 2 года назад

I don't see anything horrible in this look.

@kingfishers79 4 года назад

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.

@EverydayAquarist 4 года назад

Mines cleared up now completely

@kingfishers79 4 года назад

@@EverydayAquarist that's awesome,cant wait for the next video...thanks again for uploading.

@edgargomez6235 3 года назад

I have the exact same setup and started to get an outbreak after week 7, but week 3 with Clowns

@TheFiscallySound 4 года назад

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.

@jdub2722 3 года назад

Well ik i have and i still got this algea so just be happy you dont have it and stop acting like youre smarter than everyone

@milkspotscausemetospazzout6813 Год назад

@@jdub2722 Well damn... .. .Who hurt you ?

@dollanbae 4 года назад

top info.....

@danvee1804 Год назад

Valuable info starts at 3:32

@green3975 4 года назад

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

@kevywilliams3304 3 года назад

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

@EverydayAquarist 3 года назад

Thank you! 😊

@joec2174 3 года назад

Are you running a protein skimmer ?

@EverydayAquarist 3 года назад

@alaskacosplay 2 года назад

I'm either growing diatoms from absolute scratch or my dry rock has brought diatom cells into my tank and I'm probably gonna grab a snail and a hermit crab to deal with the rocks and glass.

@paulbarrett6093 4 года назад

Proper useful information , thank you.

@YoungestReeferAt12 9 месяцев назад

I was shocked when I saw a Molly in a saltwater tank but I realized mollies can be adjusted to saltwater 😂

@blackcoalboy 3 года назад

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

@EverydayAquarist 3 года назад

Should be available in any good aquarium shop

@jamesabaileyjr 4 года назад

Why is the Aquascaping so bad? Was that on purpose? Serious question.

@douglaselliott6971 4 года назад

Yup. That looks very odd

@brodyballew925 3 года назад

😂😂

@Don_Garcia 8 месяцев назад

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

@Mrtom40 4 года назад

Do you have a video on fresh water tanks

@EverydayAquarist 4 года назад

I do yes

@Kezrms Год назад

The constant movement in this video is annoying.

@EverydayAquarist Год назад

Shake your head in the opposite direction and it should stabilize

@milkspotscausemetospazzout6813 Год назад

😂

@youngjoke81 3 года назад

What temperature would you recommend for your macro algae in a display tank?

@EverydayAquarist 3 года назад

Same as a regular saltwater tank, between 24c-26c

@lrosado608 2 года назад

Will it hurt my clowns? I've heard the fish need certain lights for certain times so I don't know how to do the lights with limiting it for the diatoms. Still panicking lol

@AQUAPLANET128 7 месяцев назад

Can I use hydrogen per Oxide?

@karennation3580 3 года назад

Do you think dosing with phosphates could cause a bloom of this? I know right after I dose the levels get high but by 24 hours they are gone! How about using vibrant?

@EverydayAquarist 3 года назад

Could be, I have never used vibrant

@AquariumCop 4 года назад

Thank you 😊

@EverydayAquarist 4 года назад

Thank YOU for Watching!

@marwanal-ali3041 3 года назад

I put some pleco fish in my tank and guess what no more brown algae ..

@careymacskitchen8309 3 года назад

Would you recommend me getting pleco fish for my 35 gallon tank?

@marwanal-ali3041 3 года назад

@@careymacskitchen8309 Yes you should get one but only feed them twice a week because if u feed them daily they will not keep on cleaning. i feed the sliced cucumber ..

@kevywilliams3304 3 года назад

My guppies are eating it off the glass. I assume that’s ok?

@EverydayAquarist 3 года назад

They like it it's, fine for them

@NinjaSushi2 2 года назад

Mmhmm yummy. My aquarium is brown. It's also only like two months old. Lol

@frgggggdsedd6913 2 года назад

Thats not diatoms thats Dinos!

@patterdalezipsuzilil 2 года назад

It feeds on silicates and them boulders are not ment for salt water tanks diatoms feed on try silicates remover

@sunkbootnoot1204 2 года назад

My new saltwater tank has this got w snails today and the clownfish I have is doing just fine

@sandrag7217 2 года назад

Is this dangerous or bad for corals and fish?

@johnwilliams4806 11 месяцев назад

Thx

@arturogarfias8094 4 года назад

How many hours a day for light? Not affecting corals

@Salty_reviews 4 года назад

That looks like dino

@yaboidarkrai1920 4 года назад

Salty man Reviews ^

@kellybarry258 2 года назад

Thank you, a lot of helpful tips.

@aleyarahman4924 4 года назад

Sir can i use osaka2000 for tiger barbs fish?

@SequoiaElisabeth 4 года назад

What is your experience with Mollies? I saw one on the video. Do they eat the Micro Algae?

@EverydayAquarist 4 года назад

A little bit

@harrisonsmith9127 4 года назад

Hey I know I’m a late comment but I have a question I’ve had my saltwater tank for almost two years and I still have the algae I’ve tried cleaning all of my inserts, and lowering the light in the tank and it still won’t go away do you have any tips on how to kill it

@EverydayAquarist 4 года назад

Must be high silicates or nutrients in your tank water

@cryptwalk7575 4 года назад

Try watching a video with a product called vibrant aquarium cleaner, I have a bottle coming tomorrow, supposed to work really well.

@thepenetrator2006 4 года назад

2 mexican turbo snails and all gone

@EverydayAquarist 4 года назад

Great aren't they

@thepenetrator2006 4 года назад

@@EverydayAquarist sure are :)

@austinbeach3593 4 года назад

New aquascape please

@thecarnivorecollector 2 года назад

These are clearly DINOFLAGELLATES NOT Diatoms

@matsteel2292 3 года назад

Hi I have diatoms I think, my water is very cloudy from cleaning the glass all the time, skimmer is full of brown water, socks are brownish orange my tank is 169Gal or 640L have three Green Chromis and a few snails, plus Elegance coral Hammer and Torch all quite small and seem happy but I am guessing the no light option is not doable ? should I just wait it out? I'm worried about the corals, tank is new about 6 weeks old, Phosphates are 0 Nitrate 0 and everything else is good, appreciate any suggestion thank you.

@haroonsaliem3094 3 года назад

Having 0 for nitrate and phosphates is bad because ur hammers, elegance coral and torch like a bit of dirty water also have very low nutrients can cause dinoflagellates which is way harder to get rid of then diatoms.