Sand problem

Discussion in 'Sand' started by batchicken, Jan 21, 2011.

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  1. batchicken

    batchicken Plankton

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    Ive had a recent issue with my sand. It seems to have a brownish dust on it. Ive done water changes, stirred the sand, but continues to come back within a day or so. Ive been told a bacteria, ive been told just a algae that will go away. Any ideas on what it could be?:confused:
     
    batchicken, Jan 21, 2011
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  2. dees reef

    dees reef Feather Duster

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    how old is your tank? what are your parms? It is probally cycleing if it is a new tank, if so the diatoms will disappear after a while, just keep up with the water changes
     
    dees reef, Jan 21, 2011
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  3. mike007

    mike007 Sea Dragon

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    Having the same problem, but my tank is cycling. I've seen that putting more flow on it helps.

    Will be following along.
     
    mike007, Jan 21, 2011
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