Whats this in my sand?

Discussion in 'Sand' started by jaygalindo, Jul 6, 2009.

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  1. jaygalindo

    jaygalindo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    So I noticed that when I look at my sand that is up against the glass is see redish orange lines spread throughout the length of the tank. What is this? My tank is still cycling and is almost 3 weeks old.
     
    jaygalindo, Jul 6, 2009
    jaygalindo, Jul 6, 2009
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  2. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    pictures?
     
    bioreefdude, Jul 6, 2009
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  3. 32Boom

    32Boom Coral Banded Shrimp

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    It's some sort of wormhole. I have the same thing; you're fine (probably).
     
    32Boom, Jul 6, 2009
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  4. Phayes

    Phayes Aiptasia Anemone

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    diatoms... common when the tank is first cycling... they will go away on their own in a week or two.
     
    Phayes, Jul 7, 2009
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  5. greysoul

    greysoul Stylophora

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    You say worms and/or diatoms. I say it's an orange line in the sand fairy in her magic VW van.

    No telling which of us is right without pics :p

    (I bet I'm right.... darn orange live in the sand fairies...)
     
    greysoul, Jul 12, 2009
    greysoul, Jul 12, 2009
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