Brown seaweed in an aquarium

Most often, the algae in the aquarium appear due to a lack of light and a low water temperature. In addition, their occurrence contributes to an overabundance in the water of organic substances arising from overpopulation of the aquarium. Growing on the walls, soil and plants, brown algae interfere with the passage of metabolic processes. This leads to the death of other plants.

Methods of control of brown algae

  1. The struggle begins with the restoration of living conditions. Before you get rid of the brown algae in the aquarium, the water temperature is raised to 26 - 28 ° C and increase the intensity of lighting. Use for this purpose requires fluorescent lamps brand LB, because they generate red rays that promote plant growth.
  2. Initially, the brown seaweed is removed by hand. From the glasses they must be removed using a blade or a special scraper. If this procedure is carried out with a foam sponge, the algae particles will dissolve in water, and its complete replacement will be required. Sedimented on the bottom of the remains of algae after cleaning the walls of the aquarium is removed using a hose to clean the soil. Stones are washed under running water, all compressor hoses and filter are cleaned.
  3. After all the brown algae in the aquarium has been removed, light is left on for a long time. This will awaken the plants, promote their intensive growth and thereby prevent the development of brown algae in the aquarium.
  4. A good means of getting rid of brown algae in the aquarium are the catfish ancistrus . Adhering to the plants and walls of the aquarium, they clean them, including the remains of brown algae.