new tank set up

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  1. Pennstatereefer

    Pennstatereefer Feather Duster

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    my tank is about two weeks old and i have a lot of brown algea. what is it, will it go away, and will it hurt any thing?
     
    Pennstatereefer, Aug 12, 2010
    Pennstatereefer, Aug 12, 2010
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  2. Ultraner

    Ultraner Purple Spiny Lobster

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    It's prob diatoms, it will go away once all the silicates from your tank are used up.
     
    Ultraner, Aug 12, 2010
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  3. NASAGeek

    NASAGeek Eyelash Blennie

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    Agree with UltraNer...

    Part of cycling a new tank... not a problem.

    M
     
    NASAGeek, Aug 12, 2010
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  4. Pennstatereefer

    Pennstatereefer Feather Duster

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    thanks guys
     
    Pennstatereefer, Aug 12, 2010
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