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What's growing in my aquarium?

post #1 of 7
2/17/12 at 10:02pm
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So, for the past few weeks my aquarium has been cycling in preparation of adding the fish. My measurements of salt and heat and perfect. But about 3 weeks after I began some kind of crystals have been developing on the ceiling on my tank. What are they, and what should I do about them? And can it harm my fish in the future? Thanks!

 

- Amethyst

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post #2 of 7
2/17/12 at 11:06pm
Might be salt creep... can you post a pic?
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post #3 of 7
2/17/12 at 11:16pm
Id be pretty willing to bet that it is salt creep as well. Man I hate that stuff. Lol
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post #4 of 7
2/18/12 at 8:49am
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What's the definition of ' salt creep '? Thanks!

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post #5 of 7
2/18/12 at 8:51am

When saltwater gets continuously splashed on an area the salt crystals that grow when the water evaporates is called salt creep.

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post #6 of 7
2/18/12 at 6:43pm
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Thanks! Should I just scrape it off or do I add something into the water?

 

- Amethyst

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post #7 of 7
2/18/12 at 6:53pm

Just scrape it off.

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