pinkish red in sand bed

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  1. nunch

    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    i gotta pinkish red color forming in some spots under sand bed. not on top but maybe 1/4" down all the way to bottom that i can see from glass. normal? is it only where sand meets glass or do you think it's through-out bed? cause i can't tell by moving sand around, i can only see it in front and from sides.
     
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  3. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    I have it in my tank, but only up against the tank glass, when i poke the sand over a bit its not deeper, just think its a bit of coraline algae forming on glass...
     
  4. nunch

    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    i would hope so but don't think so. it's only under sand bed, and goes right away if i move sand around.
     
  5. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    Cyanos form in all sand beds.. Nature of the beast. Its a good think according the the Dr. And don't un-cap it by moving the sand around,
     
  6. nunch

    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    thanks, cause i'd a uncapped all of it in the next couple days.
     
  7. nemo1991

    nemo1991 Millepora

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    yeah i have them too, i just let it be i think it looks cool.
     
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  9. Airborneguy

    Airborneguy Flamingo Tongue

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    I'm already getting them in a tank that is only 6-7 weeks old. It's a good sign, especially if they start showing up in different colors.