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Is this tank fairly new?
I think you have 3 things going on:
1. Diatoms
2. Cyanobacteria
3. Some type of algae.
Diatoms tend to resolve themselves over time. You just have to give it some time.
Cyanobacteria is not an algae and is a sign of dirty tanks, dead spots of flow, etc. There are chemicals to treat it if it's real bad.
The algae is a sign of dirty tanks, (too much nutrients) and an imbalance between plant growth, nutrients and light.
I would start on a conservative note and add all the plants you can. Then increase your water changes A LOT!
In my tanks that have looked like this I've done water changes as much as every other day.
I think you have 3 things going on:
1. Diatoms
2. Cyanobacteria
3. Some type of algae.
Diatoms tend to resolve themselves over time. You just have to give it some time.
Cyanobacteria is not an algae and is a sign of dirty tanks, dead spots of flow, etc. There are chemicals to treat it if it's real bad.
The algae is a sign of dirty tanks, (too much nutrients) and an imbalance between plant growth, nutrients and light.
I would start on a conservative note and add all the plants you can. Then increase your water changes A LOT!
In my tanks that have looked like this I've done water changes as much as every other day.
