Base rock LR ?
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payton 350
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Base rock over time will become live rock.
sepulatian
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Do you have live rock in there too or is it all base? You will not get coraline unless you introduce it first. It sounds like just some diatoms to me.
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by SilverDak
http:///forum/post/2680416
there is base and LR in the tank right now.. bout 12lbs of base and 10 lbs of live
and are diatoms good or bad?
They are neither. It is a natural part of the system stabilizing. They will get worse before they get better. Using RO/DI water rather than tap (I don't know what you use) will help.
http:///forum/post/2680416
there is base and LR in the tank right now.. bout 12lbs of base and 10 lbs of live
and are diatoms good or bad?
They are neither. It is a natural part of the system stabilizing. They will get worse before they get better. Using RO/DI water rather than tap (I don't know what you use) will help.
kevintheshrimp
Member
Originally Posted by SilverDak
http:///forum/post/2680416
there is base and LR in the tank right now.. bout 12lbs of base and 10 lbs of live
and are diatoms good or bad?
good, it happens to new tanks (if yours is newish) will be there anytime from 2-12 weeks
also there are chemicals you can add that will kill it off quickly if you feel ok with putting it in your tank... I just let mine go....
http:///forum/post/2680416
there is base and LR in the tank right now.. bout 12lbs of base and 10 lbs of live
and are diatoms good or bad?
good, it happens to new tanks (if yours is newish) will be there anytime from 2-12 weeks
also there are chemicals you can add that will kill it off quickly if you feel ok with putting it in your tank... I just let mine go....
silverdak
Active Member
Originally Posted by prime311 http:///forum/post/2680475
If it's Diatoms, it should go away mostly on its own. If its Cyanobacteria(becomes somewhat hairy and bubbles form on top of it) you need to add more water flow to that area and make sure you're Nitrates/Phosphates aren't too high.
ya there are bubbles on top... cant tell if it is hairy tho...
and pictures can be found here
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/323823/collins-14-gallon-bio-cube-chronicle
newest pictures are on the last page
If it's Diatoms, it should go away mostly on its own. If its Cyanobacteria(becomes somewhat hairy and bubbles form on top of it) you need to add more water flow to that area and make sure you're Nitrates/Phosphates aren't too high.
ya there are bubbles on top... cant tell if it is hairy tho...
and pictures can be found here
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/323823/collins-14-gallon-bio-cube-chronicle
newest pictures are on the last page
kevintheshrimp
Member
Originally Posted by SilverDak
http:///forum/post/2680461
my tank is only about a month or so old... will it go away on its own?? I assume its there for some reason right??
if it is in fact diatom it WILL go away on its own just give it time
http:///forum/post/2680461
my tank is only about a month or so old... will it go away on its own?? I assume its there for some reason right??
if it is in fact diatom it WILL go away on its own just give it time
prime311
Active Member
It'll grow hairy as it gets worse. Not as hairy as hair algae, but a little hairy. The bubbles are a sure sign of Cyano though. Like I said, get some better water flow in the areas its forming and make sure your Nitrate/Phos aren't an issue. If you still have troubles(and you shouldn't), evaluate your lights.
sepulatian
Moderator
Here is an old pic of my 20 QT with diatoms. Diatoms look like a brown/reddish brown dusting. I don't have a picture of Cayno. I am sure if you do a search for it on here then you will find one.
Sorry, Sir Quizzy is in most of my pics
Sorry, Sir Quizzy is in most of my pics
payton 350
Member
just blow it off with a turkey baster.....it will come back though, but at least you can see your tank clean for a couple of hours
