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My biggest problem is brown diatoms on my glass every day. I keep nutrients low using rowaphos for phosphate control. Uv sterilizer.bubble king skimmer. Change filter pad every day.still have heavy amounts.
 

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My biggest problem is brown diatoms on my glass every day. I keep nutrients low using rowaphos for phosphate control. Uv sterilizer.bubble king skimmer. Change filter pad every day.still have heavy amounts.
New aquarium right?
 

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How old is tank and did you add new rock or something plastic?
 
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Tank five years old even using an algae scrubber. My phosphate was high now using rowaphos in reactor. Uv is a waste of money. Now not as bad but still have some. Going to apply more flow
 

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