small brown spots on anubias, is it algae

jjjjssss · 08-08-2012, 12:04 PM

Hi

I have small brown spots on the leaves of my anubias. Is this algae and how do I get rid of it.

**Complexity** · 08-08-2012, 10:51 PM

It's hard to say without seeing it. Can you post a picture?

Diana · 08-09-2012, 03:38 AM

Wipe off the spot with your finger.
Does it wipe off pretty easily, leaving the leaf intact?
Probably Diatoms.

Can you not remove it because it is the actual leaf turning brown? Do these spots then turn black and fall out?
Could be potassium deficiency.

08-08-2012, 12:04 PM	#1
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08-09-2012, 03:38 AM	#3
Diana Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Contra Costa CA Posts: 5,013	Wipe off the spot with your finger. Does it wipe off pretty easily, leaving the leaf intact? Probably Diatoms. Can you not remove it because it is the actual leaf turning brown? Do these spots then turn black and fall out? Could be potassium deficiency.