Brownish algae on sand ?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Saltyfishluver, May 14, 2011.

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  1. Saltyfishluver

    Saltyfishluver Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    have some brownish stuff on my white sand tank is 3 weeks old. Is it true that it is part of the normal cycling process. ammonia and nitrites are 0 and nitrated are between 10 and 20. what should i do? water change maybe? its a 55 g tank with 40lbs live rock everything else looks great

     
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Most likely diatoms, normal for a tank 3 weeks old. They should disappear as the tank ages and the level of silicates decreases.
     
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  3. Saltyfishluver

    Saltyfishluver Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    thank you for your help
     
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  4. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    +1 to that
     
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  5. ghut300zx

    ghut300zx Skunk Shrimp

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    mine had those still does they will spread and get on your glass too. the sand wont be white after awhile.
     
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  6. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    Yea mine did too, but I have a CUC now, once you get one they will go away faster
     
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  7. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    Sounds like you have a lack of flow. You need to add a wave maker/ fan/ something to move the water more. Also check your salinity levels/water quality.
     
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  8. blackreef13

    blackreef13 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    diatoms or probably the brownish algae
     
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