How long?

[pate2929]

How long does the brown algae last? my tank has been up and going since january, my water conditions are really good but the algae has been growing for a couple of months i have crabs and snails and a sand sifting star any suggestions? clean up crew or?

 

[bang guy]

If you're using tap water then the brown algae may never go away.
Where is the algae showing up?

 

[pate2929]

Yes i am using tap water what if i bought and used a pur water purifier the kind that fits on your kitchen sink? the algae is showing up everyhere

 

[bang guy]

Distilled or RO/DI water will help a lot. I'm not sure what, if any, benefit a PUR will have.

 

[pate2929]

Sorry but i do not know what ro/di stands for

 

[bang guy]

Reverse Osmosis & De-ionized. It's a way of purifying water.