Seeking assistance with brown algae outbreak

[Richard60]

I am not sure where to post this question but I nitrate is 0 and I have an outbreak of brown algae how and what can I do to get rid of it my lights are on forv4 hours and it is not in front of a window so If I can get help please let me know and thanks for the time

 

[BigSofty]

What type lighting do you have? How often are you doing water changes? Where is the water from? ie..tap water or RO/DI? How old is your tank? Normally Brown Algae is the result of poor lighting, poor water quality.

 

[Richard60]

I have t5 high output lighting and it is tap water for now the water is good and it been up and running for about 4 weeks. I had my water tested and it is good not sure what the readings are right now need to get the results when I get home

 

[BigSofty]

I have t5 high output lighting and it is tap water for now the water is good and it been up and running for about 4 weeks. I had my water tested and it is good not sure what the readings are right now need to get the results when I get home

why do you only run them 4 hours? I would have to guess more lighting and possibly your tank is still cycling because it is new.

 

[Richard60]

Oh ok that is what I was told to do so how long should I keep them on for

 

[BigSofty]

you should do some research but i would guess a normal daylight period of 8 hours.

 

[Richard60]

Oh ok will do and thanks