Some brown algae problems

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Rarend99, Jan 29, 2013.

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  1. Rarend99

    Rarend99 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Having some issues with brown algae all over my substrate and on my front acrylic...any solutions??? Tank has been running for 1 month, houses two clowns and a blue tang, also a CUC. Also a couple LPS and other corals
    No nitrates or nitrites, also phosphates are super low because I run a GFO reactor.
    Solutions?!?

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    Rarend99, Jan 29, 2013
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  2. link248

    link248 Ritteri Anemone

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    It is diatoms. It will go away once excess silicates are used up. It is most likely from new equipment or any new plastic you added to your tank. It is all a normal part of new tanks. You can siphon it off of the sand and wipe your glass if you don't want to see it.
     
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  3. Rarend99

    Rarend99 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Ah makes sense because I recently added a new reef octopus bh2000
     
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  4. Greg@LionfishLair

    Greg@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    If your tank has only been running a month, it's just going thru part of its algae cycle, and as mentioned, you're seeing a diatom bloom. If you remove it, you'll just keep fighting it. Let it run its course, with the exception of cleaning your viewing panes...it really will just burn itself out.
     
    Greg@LionfishLair, Jan 29, 2013
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