Brown algea on my live rock and sand
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coastie5685
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yes it could be. if the brown algae was not around befroe the fuge then its cause is the mini cycle of the LR and LS in the fuge is my guess. will go away..
veni vidi vici
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Its most likely a Diatom Outbreak.If its a new tank its common and normal ,it will go away on its own when your tank matures a bit more.Maybe beef up your CUC and add some more flow .
nanomantis
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Flow, crabs, snails, gobies all will help.
Normally it is a buildup of nitrate or phosphate that fuel the rapid growth. Also, if your leaving your lights on for longer than you should, it can cause it.
I prefer to leave my lights on for 8 hours a day, if your leaving them on for 10-12 that could very likely be the culpret.
Normally it is a buildup of nitrate or phosphate that fuel the rapid growth. Also, if your leaving your lights on for longer than you should, it can cause it.
I prefer to leave my lights on for 8 hours a day, if your leaving them on for 10-12 that could very likely be the culpret.
pezenfuego
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Originally Posted by NanoMantis
http:///forum/post/2972715
Flow, crabs, snails, gobies all will help.
Normally it is a buildup of nitrate or phosphate that fuel the rapid growth. Also, if your leaving your lights on for longer than you should, it can cause it.
I prefer to leave my lights on for 8 hours a day, if your leaving them on for 10-12 that could very likely be the culpret.
Not to nitpick...but light won't CAUSE the problem. Light will aid the algae in consuming the problem.
http:///forum/post/2972715
Flow, crabs, snails, gobies all will help.
Normally it is a buildup of nitrate or phosphate that fuel the rapid growth. Also, if your leaving your lights on for longer than you should, it can cause it.
I prefer to leave my lights on for 8 hours a day, if your leaving them on for 10-12 that could very likely be the culpret.
Not to nitpick...but light won't CAUSE the problem. Light will aid the algae in consuming the problem.
naclh2o nut
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Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2972332
Its most likely a Diatom Outbreak.If its a new tank its common and normal ,it will go away on its own when your tank matures a bit more.Maybe beef up your CUC and add some more flow .
Agree, how long has your tank been up? I went through it around the 4 to 6 week time frame. Since then the color of algea has changed from brown to bright lime green
. Not sure if that is good but was told here, that is the first signs of coraline.
It is now adding some pink/maroon color to it.
Add or alter your flow to cover the bottom and where ever it is growing that will help keep it down. What water are you using? Tap water is a no,
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Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2972332
Its most likely a Diatom Outbreak.If its a new tank its common and normal ,it will go away on its own when your tank matures a bit more.Maybe beef up your CUC and add some more flow .
Agree, how long has your tank been up? I went through it around the 4 to 6 week time frame. Since then the color of algea has changed from brown to bright lime green
Add or alter your flow to cover the bottom and where ever it is growing that will help keep it down. What water are you using? Tap water is a no,
naclh2o nut
Member
could have been.