channing93
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I've got a redish/brown stuff growing on the bottom of my tank on-top of the sand and im wondering what it is and why its there is kind of furry looking
Red stuff on bottom of tank
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snakeblitz33
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A pic would be nice. 
Without a pic, I'de say it's cyano or diatoms... Just depends on the pic. lol.
Without a pic, I'de say it's cyano or diatoms... Just depends on the pic. lol.
channing93
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haaha you want a pic for everything huh ?
snakeblitz33
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Yes, descriptions can only go so far. It could be a lot of different things. With a pic, we'll know for sure. Aquarists are very visual creatures.
channing93
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t's popped up pretty fast i was gone for the weekend i got back and my tank was red >.>
snakeblitz33
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I don't know if it's my screen or the pic, but it looks brown to me. lol. It could be diatoms, or it could be cyanobacteria.
Diatoms eventually go away and is part of a new tank. Cyanobacteria usually forms in cycled tanks that have high nutrient levels, decent lighting on long hours, and low flow rates.
Anyone else?
Diatoms eventually go away and is part of a new tank. Cyanobacteria usually forms in cycled tanks that have high nutrient levels, decent lighting on long hours, and low flow rates.
Anyone else?
channing93
New Member
3months or so, it is brownish it just popped up almost over night so I was worried
florida joe
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looks a little to spread out to be cyano more like diatoms
channing93
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Do I need to get rid of it?
florida joe
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i would and a good place for me to start would be testing for Phosphates
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Originally Posted by channing93 http:///t/388400/red-stuff-on-bottom-of-tank#post_3425343
Do I need to get rid of it?
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Originally Posted by channing93 http:///t/388400/red-stuff-on-bottom-of-tank#post_3425343
Do I need to get rid of it?
r22wink
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I was fighting Cyano for awhile in my established tank, light reduction wasnt working. I ended up putting in another powerhead to increase water movement and it cleared up completely within a week. Syphon out as much as you can before adding a powerhead (that way is doesnt blow all over the tank and cover corals.)
1guydude
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+1 on the flow! Good or even great flow is required for a SW system.
I think its diatoms as well...when u start a tank usually u get the diatoms after a week or two, dont know why ur getting it 3months in. Could be new addition of more LR or sand or even light change...
It should go away on its own once it eats up the silicates and other foods it feeds off! If it gets worse in a week or so be sure to let everyone know so we can try and help u out!
I think its diatoms as well...when u start a tank usually u get the diatoms after a week or two, dont know why ur getting it 3months in. Could be new addition of more LR or sand or even light change...
It should go away on its own once it eats up the silicates and other foods it feeds off! If it gets worse in a week or so be sure to let everyone know so we can try and help u out!