sand and live rock is turning brown

Discussion in 'Algae' started by BS2007, May 14, 2011.

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  1. BS2007

    BS2007 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Hi guys my tank is 3 weeks old and my sand is a bit brown and live rock is also brown. The guy at the lfs say it will go away with time is that true. I use a ro unit to filter my water
     
    BS2007, May 14, 2011
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Yes those are diatoms and will go away in a few weeks.
     
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  3. BobGeorge

    BobGeorge Astrea Snail

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    I am in the same boat as you. I have a 125 gallon tank with about 160 pounds of live rock. My tank is 2 weeks and the live rock & sand starting turning brown a few days ago. I have a Marineland Reef Capable LED Lighting System in the link below if that makes any difference:

    Reef Aquarium Lighting & LED Lights: Marineland Reef Capable LED Lighting System

    Thanks!
     
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  4. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    ^^^ that
     
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  5. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Hi,

    It's not necessary to run your lights during the cycling process. Most SW aquarium websites advise against it.
     
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  6. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    yep there is really no need
     
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  7. Ryland

    Ryland Stylophora

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    Turn your lights off while you are cycling. You are only encouraging nasty algae to make itself at home in your tank.
     
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