Brown Diatom Algae Control
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What are Brown distom algae? Why do they grow in our aquarium and how to get rid of them. In this post you will find valuable information about this algae and how to control them.

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Red Sea Star – Fromia milleporella
March 25, 2009 – 3:25 pm | No Comment
Red Sea Star – Fromia milleporella

Scientific name: Fromia milleporella
Common names: Red Sea Star, Red Starfish
Maximum Size: Up to 9″ diameter in the wild.
Minimum tank size: 50 gallon
Hardiness: Medium
Reef Safe: Yes except for small sponges and bryazoans, tunicates etc
Agressiveness: Low
Water Parameters: …

Marble Sea Star – Fromia sp
March 25, 2009 – 3:22 pm | No Comment
Marble Sea Star – Fromia sp

Scientific name: Fromia sp
Common names: Marble Sea Star
Maximum Size: 3″
Minimum tank size: 50 gallon
Hardiness: Medium
Reef Safe: Yes
Agressiveness: Low
Water Parameters: 72-78° F, sg 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12

Brittle Sea Star – Ophiocoma sp.
March 25, 2009 – 3:18 pm | No Comment
Brittle Sea Star – Ophiocoma sp.

Scientific name: Ophiocoma sp.
Common names: Brittle Sea Star
Maximum Size: 3 to6 inches
Minimum tank size: 15 gallon
Hardiness: Medium
Reef Safe: Yes
Agressiveness: Medium
Water Parameters: 72-78° F, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12

Serpent Sea Star – Ophioderma sp.
March 25, 2009 – 3:14 pm | No Comment
Serpent Sea Star – Ophioderma sp.

Scientific name: Ophioderma sp.
Common names: Serpent Sea Star
Maximum Size: 15 gallon
Minimum tank size:
Hardiness: Easy
Reef Safe: Yes
Agressiveness: Low
Water Parameters: 72-78° F, sg 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12

Red Knob Sea Star – Protoreaster linckii
March 25, 2009 – 3:09 pm | No Comment
Red Knob Sea Star – Protoreaster linckii

Scientific name: Protoreaster linckii
Common names: Red Knob Sea Star, Red Spine Star, African Sea Star
Maximum Size: 12 inches
Minimum tank size: Large
Hardiness: Easy
Reef Safe: No
Agressiveness: Low
Water Parameters: 72-78° F, sg 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12