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I think I'm getting some brown algae..tank is 6-7 weeks old.
I have 2 clowns and emerald crab.
Have not done significant water change, just 1 gal twice, water only.
What should I do???
 

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I think I'm getting some brown algae..tank is 6-7 weeks old.
I have 2 clowns and emerald crab.
Have not done significant water change, just 1 gal twice, water only.
What should I do???
You should sit back and get ready for the "ugly stage". Algae at this point is normal and the first is usually diatoms (which are brown)
 

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I think I'm getting some brown algae..tank is 6-7 weeks old.
I have 2 clowns and emerald crab.
Have not done significant water change, just 1 gal twice, water only.
What should I do???

Scroll down past the nitrogen cycle and read all about the algae cycle. :)

 

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I just cleaned a 5 year old rock

it's going through the same stage as you, just scrub off/ blow off/ wave your hand in water if necessary , just 'ugly phase' easy general maintenance will clear it.
 
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Scroll down past the nitrogen cycle and read all about the algae cycle. :)

Ugh, so just leave it?? Will my clowns be ok
 

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