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Old 03-29-2008, 06:49 PM
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Default Re: Brown Algae
Brown Algae, aka Diatoms, are part of the cycling process. They are dependent on silicates. It's important to use RO/DI water to minimize this nutrient. Nitrates should level off below 10 in a few weeks.
Have you added your clean-up crew yet?

Hang in there -- patience is a virtue...
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