odd new growth

[aedeos]

it's on the sand bed and is like a mold almost, with a brownish-gray uniform color. It doesn't have many distinguishing looks; it's a flat gray mat almost. I've also had the pink stringy cyano multiplying quite a bit lately. I've cut down on feeding and light and am trying to get water changes going quicker.

 

[beadebaserrrr]

hm... that is exactly what is growing on my live rock. or at least what it sounds like...
hopefully someone who knows something will reply. thanks for posting this

 

[autofreak44]

cant ID it exactly but you are doing all the right steps to cure it

what size tank and what is your cleaning crew??
Dallas

 

[aedeos]

85 gal
6 astrea, 1 brittle
I also just realized my carbon filtration is really old, so I'm going to go buy new carbon today and start skimming a little wetter.

 

[autofreak44]

definately get new carbon, IMO it should be replaced every month or 2
as for your clean up crew, i would go get some nessarius snails, some turbos, and some hermit crabs. the hermits and ness. snails will help keep your sandbed nice and clean
Dallas