Red Algae???

carlson905

carlson905

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I have recently started up a new tank around 2 weeks ago! I have been doing water changes, and I have a strange redish algae or something on the top layer of sand. I have tried to suck it up with the tube. It looks like it also might be growing on my live rock as well.
Does anyone know what this might be and what I can do to prevent it?
I dont have any clean-up crew yet, all I have is a clown and a yellowtail dramsel.
Any Advice would be benificial.
Thanks
Brandon Carlson
 
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Originally Posted by carlson905
I have recently started up a new tank around 2 weeks ago! I have been doing water changes, and I have a strange redish algae or something on the top layer of sand. I have tried to suck it up with the tube. It looks like it also might be growing on my live rock as well.
Does anyone know what this might be and what I can do to prevent it?
I dont have any clean-up crew yet, all I have is a clown and a yellowtail dramsel.
Any Advice would be benificial.
Thanks
Brandon Carlson
Maybe this will help answer some of your questions.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/116184/saltwater-aquariums-101-the-cycle
BTW welcom to SWF.com lots of people here with lots of experience to help you out.Im just not one of the ones with experiance lol.
 
bigarn

bigarn

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Originally Posted by b bauer
cryno algae what are your water test results?
I think you mean cyano .... yes it's cyanobacteria.
 
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Originally Posted by carlson905
Well If I have algae growing should I add a clean up crew, or is it too early!
Is your cycle complete?
 
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