Shadechic23
Reefing newb
I have had my 55 gallon up for a while about 2 weeks. Started to notice brown looking algae looks like rust. is this normal???
Brown algae, is this normal??
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Bluesaltwater87
Aquarium System Design
yep! i alwas get it when i start a new tank. so no worries.
Shadechic23
Reefing newb
Ok lol good.....will it go away?? i do have alot of it. I just notice this on the 19 an it is all over my tank
Bluesaltwater87
Aquarium System Design
well i alwas clean my tank on a daily basis so idk if it comes back really. i guess as long as you keep it clean and have really good flow than you should be fine.
Shadechic23
Reefing newb
Well my tank hasn't cycled yet. So is this some of the process??
Should i wait til the cycle is over to clean it
Should i wait til the cycle is over to clean it
little_fish
Reef pro
that is diatoms, which are normal in new tanks and should go away on their own as long as you arent using tap water or sand with a lot silicates in it
Bluesaltwater87
Aquarium System Design
+1 little_fish
I have never had a problem with it for 3 reasions
1) i use RODI water
2) My clean up crew will clean up any little bits of algea
3) I am alwas cleaning the tank every time i can so i clean the glass everyday and do my weekly stuff to keep it all down.
I have never had a problem with it for 3 reasions
1) i use RODI water
2) My clean up crew will clean up any little bits of algea
3) I am alwas cleaning the tank every time i can so i clean the glass everyday and do my weekly stuff to keep it all down.
Shadechic23
Reefing newb
Here is the pictures of the Diatoms. Oh, and my lighting fixture!!! :( hope they go away.
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Bluesaltwater87
Aquarium System Design
i like the little castle. but ya it will go away just keep up with the cleaning and you will have it all gone.
I also recomend that you go to reefcleaners.org
get some snails and crabs.
another thing you can do is use your gravel vac to clean the sand.
your doing great keep it up! [Cheer]
I also recomend that you go to reefcleaners.org
get some snails and crabs.
another thing you can do is use your gravel vac to clean the sand.
your doing great keep it up! [Cheer]
Shadechic23
Reefing newb
Thanks on the castle. Seen it an loved it. Figure i would stack the rocks on the side make it look awesome.
