tank hasn't cycled,but there's algea?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by nunch, Apr 27, 2008.

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  1. nunch

    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    my brother just started a 110 gal exactly one week today and he already has brown algea almost covering his sand bed, water still tests good ( hasn't cycled yet) but why so fast and why so much? there's no natural sunlight hitting the tank, but he does keep his lights on for 12 hrs / day. please let me know?
     
    nunch, Apr 27, 2008
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Thats all normal, just dont turn on the lights.
     
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  3. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Agreed Luna, lights are totally worthless during the cycle. Turn em' off for 3 months, then worry about algae when you can actually add something to help take care of the problem.
     
    bmshehan, Apr 27, 2008
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  4. nunch

    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    Luna you're tha man it won't let me give you any more karma (i gotta spread it around first) but you always answer w/ something i like to hear. thanks, nunch.
     
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  5. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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    there are somethings ya dont wanna hear in this hobby , but youll get that with more research
     
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