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By Shirlie Sharpe, About.com Guide to Freshwater Aquariums since 1998

Gravel Algae

Monday November 28, 2005
Beginning as brown patches on the gravel this algae rapidly coats most surfaces of the aquarium with a thin, dark brown coating. Also known as brown or silica aglae, it can be managed easily, if you recognize the causes.

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