1. Home & Garden

Discuss in our forum

Nuisance Diatoms & Slime Algae

By , About.com Guides

Solving a nuisance brown/golden (diatom), red/black, blue-green slime (cyanobacteria), or brown slime (dinoflagellate) algae problem is not as difficult as it may seem. Learn all about what makes these organisms grow, what steps you can take to control outbreaks of these so-called microalgaes and get rid of them.

About Brown/Golden Diatom Algae

From your About Guides Featured Articles, not an algae at all, but diatoms, learn about what makes these organisms grow, and the many solutions you can put into action to eliminate this problem in your aquarium.

About Reef Tank Janitors - Hermit Crabs

Photo by Madelyn Catob
Your About Guides give an overall profile on hermit crabs in general as good scavengers, things to consider before buying one, and which types are considered to be some of the best algae eating reef tank janitors.

About Reef Tank Janitors - Marine Snails

Photo by Keoki Stender
Your About Guides profile marine snails of the Gastropoda class, and which species are considered to be some of the best algae eating reef tank janitors to have.

Brown/Golden Diatom Algae Photos

Photo by Stan Hauter
Wondering what brown or golden diatom algae looks like? This page from your Guides pictures this type of algae in various stages of growth.

FAQ

FAQ - How Do I Get Rid of Red Slime Algae? A solution and quick cure for Red Slime Algae in a saltwater aquarium. - How Do I Get Rid of Red Slime Algae? A solution and quick cure for Red Slime Algae in a saltwater aquarium.

FAQ

FAQ - How Do I Get Rid of Brown Algae? - Here is the solution for getting rid of Brown Algae - How Do I Get Rid of Brown Algae?

Red Slime Algae (Cyanobacteria)

Photo by Stan Hauter
Red Slime Algae (Cyanobacteria) in saltwater aquariums: description, causes and cures.

Red Slime Algae Photos

Photo by Stan Hauter
Wondering what red slime algae looks like? This page from your Guides pictures this type of algae in two stages of its growth.

Simple Cure For Brown Algae Problems

Brown Algae needs light (your tank lights are perfect) and food (nitrates and silicates) to survive. The cure for Brown Algae is the same as the prevention: Starve it into oblivion. Here is a step by step method to rid your tank of Brown Algae forever.

Top Red Slime Algae Removers

Photo From PriceGrabber
If you are you having a persistent problem with red slime algae in your saltwater aquarium or reef tank, here are our top pick remedies that can be used to eliminate this nuisance algae when all else has failed to do so. As with any product one chooses to use, read and follow the instructions for usage as directed.
Compare Prices

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.