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Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by fishgirlheather, Mar 24, 2004.

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  1. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Great job Heather! Now just wait and let your tank adjust itself for the next two months. Monitor the tank every couple of days by testing. This is the go slow part of the deal.
     
    Craig Manoukian, Apr 3, 2004
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  2. fishgirlheather

    fishgirlheather Astrea Snail

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    My sand is starting to turn brown where the light hits it, but I only have 15 watts on the tank right now. Is this normal when cycling sand? What can I do or get to help keep it clean?
     
    fishgirlheather, Apr 10, 2004
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  3. NUGIO

    NUGIO Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Yes your tank is going thru a normal process probly due to the substrate change. Try siphoning it off when you do a water change
     
    NUGIO, Apr 10, 2004
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  4. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Brown diatoms will disappear when the silicate from the sand is eliminated. No need to do anything but wait it out.
     
    Craig Manoukian, Apr 10, 2004
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