Brown Algae?

[P2therp27]

I have a few silk plants in my aquarium and I noticed that they have some brown stains on them. I would ssy its algae but it doesn't seem like it because it won't come off when I tried scrubbing it with simple green and a scrub brush. Also ive seen algae before and its not like slimy or anything. My sister told me there's a product out there (not sure of the name) but was wondering if any or you heard of such a thing. I just want it gone it looks terrible!

 

[83jase]

Diatoms

 

[Kameron]

This just means you are most likely in the beginning stages of your fish tank. Everyone gets it. Water changes can help get rid of it and addition to live plants!

 

[P2therp27]

Yeah I'm in the nitrites part of the cycle... almost there! I am super nervous tho because I am away from home until Saturday and have no idea what's going on in my tank but I have my dad feeding them and dosing with prime. But this algae should clear up on its own?

 

[Kameron]

Yes brown algae will clear up on its on eventually. But to speed it up water changes and live plants can help as well. You have nothing to worry about. It doesn’t hurt the fish

 

[P2therp27]

*phew* thank you.

 

[Kameron]

No problem! It’s all apart of fish keeping. Good luck!