Is this out of control

Discussion in 'Algae' started by scenario1313, Jul 22, 2008.

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  1. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    My tank has been up and running for a little over three weeks now and was wondering if this is ok to have this much brown algae.
     

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  2. jptrson

    jptrson Feather Duster

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    Par for the coarse. Might add a little more flow, butter otherwise normal. Could last 3 days to 4 weeks.
     
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  3. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    should I keep my light off as well I have a few snails and hermit's and 1 green chromis in there
     
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  4. jptrson

    jptrson Feather Duster

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    You can leave the lights off. Won't effect it to much. Take a (clean) turkey baster and blow it loose to get filtered out. It's just a diatom bloom, part of new tank syndrome.
     
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  5. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Thanks my friend
     
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  6. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Not bad.

    It will pass. Every tank gets a couple of bouts of it when first starting out.

    Will disappear completely as soon as you can move in some hermit crabs.

    Tank looking good!!!!
     
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  7. Brandon1023

    Brandon1023 Fire Goby

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    I agree with all replies so far. Completely normal.
     
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  8. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Mine did that too.
     
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  9. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Thank you I am really hoping this tank is going to shine. Also since I have the pic there can anyone tell me what they think of my rock placement.
     
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  10. ssgheislerswife

    ssgheislerswife Ritteri Anemone

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    It looks good! Really pretty with lots of hiding places. How do you have it secured? Any epoxy or zip-ties?

    If you want a good clean up crew go to ReefCleaners.org - Home. Click on the "custom clean up crew" option and let John build you one. Give him your tank specs, eventual bio-load, how often you feed everything.

    While you're at it, ask him about improving water quality and let him recommend some macroalgae. I love mine, it really adds some depth to my reef tank.

    Gin
     
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