Brown algae on refugium glass...Diatom?

[ReefObsessor805]

Would anyone know what type of algae this is?

I think it is Diatom, it is golden-brown and fast growing. It's not to the point where it is a nuisance but I'm sure it could become a nuisance if I dont algae pad it ever so often.

My question is...should I algae scrape it ever couple of days and is it indeed Diatoms?

It's not in my main tank yet. But I'm sure it will spread...
Just a tiny specs on some parts of the glass..

 

[graveyardworm]

How long has the tank been set up, everyone has algae which grows on the glass, and it needs to be cleaned off. I clean my own about once a week, just the viewing panel though. The algae which grows helps feed pods and other grazers, and I feel its beneficial. On the other hand if its all on your sand bed and LR then you may have a nutrient problem.

 

[ReefObsessor805]

My tank has been set up for about three and a half months now. And I do understand that algae is very common and I am aware that it is beneficial for those little grazing invertebrates. I was just wondering that the "golden-brown" algae on my glass is called Diatom algae.

It is in my refugium which has a dual 9Watt 6700k PC light on it running a day/night cycle. For a little more information...

Other than that everything else is looking great! Thanks a lot.

 

[graveyardworm]

The only way to know for certain whether or not its diatoms is to view it under a microscope. Chances are you have a variety of algae all growing together.

 

[Broreefr]

I had the same problem in my 75 refuge. I had pretty strong lighting at the time and because I run the refuge in reverse of the big tank, reducing the light wasnt an option so I ended up going with just a smaller light on it and so far the Brown algae is receeding nicely