Is it Mulm or algae. If you shake them a little and it falls off its mulm, and youre lacking flow. If not its algae and a pic would help to identify it so we can help you further.
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Here is an image. I do have particulate matter on my leaves which shakes off and I try to do that when I clean the tank....not really sure how to fix my current issue to prevent that.
The brown stuff i can rub off with my finger which to me makes me think algae as it doesnt shake off.
The brown stuff i can rub off with my finger which to me makes me think algae as it doesnt shake off.
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In my 25g low light, low-tech, moderately planted tank, 3 oto's took care of slightly "dirty" leaves within 48 hours. Not sure how many "lots of otos" is (ty mistergreen, I'm actually curious about recommended oto populations), but if it really is diatom algae, oto's will fix your problem. They're small enough to hop around from leaf to leaf, and are honestly the favorite fish in my tanks 
Also, I don't think that 6500 vs. 10k will make much of a difference in plant or algae growth. They're both in a good plant growth range, so the only real difference I think you'll notice is how things look.
Also, I don't think that 6500 vs. 10k will make much of a difference in plant or algae growth. They're both in a good plant growth range, so the only real difference I think you'll notice is how things look.
Plants look "Clorotic"
is that a word?:fish:
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