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Discussion in 'Algae' started by get.grounded, Dec 16, 2009.

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  1. get.grounded

    get.grounded Feather Duster

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    think i have a diatom bloom ahh my new 30 gallon is looking GROSS!!!
     
    get.grounded, Dec 16, 2009
    get.grounded, Dec 16, 2009
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  2. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    normal for a new tank, it will go away on its on :D
     
    Puffer Chick, Dec 16, 2009
    Puffer Chick, Dec 16, 2009
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  3. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    Someone needs a CUC from RC... Lol
     
    elweshomayor, Dec 16, 2009
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  4. get.grounded

    get.grounded Feather Duster

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    Yea a bigger one cause my 20 gallon cuc just can't handle the new tank
     
    get.grounded, Dec 17, 2009
    get.grounded, Dec 17, 2009
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  5. ddaasshh

    ddaasshh Spaghetti Worm

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    i had an algea bloom, it only happened on my rock, then when i put in a couple turbo snails i noticed they would find a way on the rock and eat it.
     
    ddaasshh, Dec 17, 2009
    ddaasshh, Dec 17, 2009
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  6. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    It should go away on its own, no worries. Totally normal for a new tank. But the diatom bloom does make the tank look disgusting for sure!! You could add some snails to help eat it, but it will just come back quickly, until poof! one day it's just gone.
     
    kcbrad, Dec 17, 2009
    kcbrad, Dec 17, 2009
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  7. get.grounded

    get.grounded Feather Duster

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    yea im waiting patiently for that day lol
     
    get.grounded, Dec 17, 2009
    get.grounded, Dec 17, 2009
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  8. NU-2reef

    NU-2reef Montipora Digitata

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    do plan on cutting back the light period for the mean time?
     
    NU-2reef, Dec 17, 2009
    NU-2reef, Dec 17, 2009
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  9. get.grounded

    get.grounded Feather Duster

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    It's only at 6 hours on you think I should
     
    get.grounded, Dec 18, 2009
    get.grounded, Dec 18, 2009
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  10. dixiedog

    dixiedog Coral Banded Shrimp

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    It'll be gone in no time regardless. ;)
     
    dixiedog, Dec 19, 2009
    dixiedog, Dec 19, 2009
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