Rust Spots on Sand

Discussion in 'Sand' started by Steve34, Jun 4, 2010.

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  1. Steve34

    Steve34 Feather Star

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    hey all, I know this must be here but I've not found a header that's directed me to what I think I have going on.

    Brand new to the hobby, tank is in cycle I went away for work for a couple of days and came home to rust colored circles on top of my sand. I assume it's an algae bloom of some type.

    Question 1, what type

    Question 2, how to terminate
     
    Steve34, Jun 4, 2010
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    they are almost certainly diatoms
    and they will use all the silicates up in your new tank and then they will fade and go away

    no special treatment required

    Steve
     
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  3. the fisherman

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    +1 with Mr. Steve. Just let continue to cycle.
     
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  4. Steve34

    Steve34 Feather Star

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    great, thanks fellas.

    I'm trying to educate myself as I go and I thought I had done a lot of reading prior to buying the tank because I didn't want to go into it flat footed but wow these tanks have a lot going on.
     
    Steve34, Jun 4, 2010
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