Id help please

Discussion in 'Algae' started by kimberlee, Apr 11, 2011.

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  1. aw1447

    aw1447 Montipora Capricornis

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    Yall may have the same equipment, but every tank is different. It looks like a diatom bloom to me, which should subside in a week or 2 TOPS.. I know its ugly, but it should go away in time. Just try to be patient and it should go away. If it sticks around for any longer than that, then I would start to to extra measures.
     
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  2. kimberlee

    kimberlee Flamingo Tongue

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    Over flow bought used
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    If you used any new glass or plastic or even new sand you are going to get diatoms again.
     
    Corailline, Apr 11, 2011
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  4. kimberlee

    kimberlee Flamingo Tongue

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    good to know. so not muck too panic over
     
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  5. M-Ocean Man

    M-Ocean Man Flame Angel

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    Yeah I would not worry about it too much - if in a few days it gets worse - then time to revisit the source. But this is common when adding new equipment into a system (even if it's used equipment)
     
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  6. kimberlee

    kimberlee Flamingo Tongue

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    Thx everyone. Only a year into this hobby so i'm grateful for good straight advice
     
    kimberlee, Apr 11, 2011
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