Cleaner Crew for Brown Algae

[schwam]

I have had my tank up for 3 weeks. Used Cured LR from LFS. I bought 3 medium sized turbo snails to help start cleaning the brown algae. They have only been cleaning my LR.
Will They clean the live sand? If not, should I get a lawnmower benny?
Thanks

 

[quads4_lif]

I am assuming your going through a diatom alge bloom get some Hcrabs and be patient it will go away in time.

 

[bigarn]

are you talking about diatoms? if so, it will dissapear on it's own ... this is a normal occurrence in young tanks.

 

[schwam]

I think that is it. You recomnd hcrabs or just sitting tight. Also, starting to form on glass. Should I just clean it with magnet? thank you

 

[bigarn]

hermit crabs wouldn't hurt ... and sure, you can clean it off the glass.

 

[ser_cyclops]

im having the same problem and i really really super hate it.

 

[quads4_lif]

Diatom alge blooms are normal, they just look bad but in time your tank will mature and the nutriuents they need will be depleted and used by other alge's

 

[dcoyle11]

i think i have them too. Do they look like rust spots?
if this is the case and my tank is still cycling i am assuming i should not but crabs in to help with this issue? i should wait?

 

[guinness]

my tank is about 10 months out and i am having a bloom of brown hair algae. i got a sandsifter starfish, hcs, snails, and a goby. they cleaned up the sand wonderfully. i am still having issues with hair algae on the rocks. the hcs, snails, lawnmower blenny and tang seem to not touch it. help please.

 

[gmidd]

My Turbos goes EVERYWHERE, LR, glass, sand, equiptment. I have 5 Turbos and 10 Astreas for my 30 gal and its spotless. I rarely use my Mag-Float
Nassarius Snails are great for sand... as for a fish any of the Sleeper Gobies are great for sand sifting. Lawnmowers are more for Hair Algea from my understanding. Avoid a Sand Sifting Starfish, most will not recommend them PERIOD.