What's growing in my aquarium?

[amethyst]

So, for the past few weeks my aquarium has been cycling in preparation of adding the fish. My measurements of salt and heat and perfect. But about 3 weeks after I began some kind of crystals have been developing on the ceiling on my tank. What are they, and what should I do about them? And can it harm my fish in the future? Thanks!
- Amethyst

 

[novahobbies]

Might be salt creep... can you post a pic?

 

[hallzy]

Id be pretty willing to bet that it is salt creep as well. Man I hate that stuff. Lol

 

[amethyst]

What's the definition of ' salt creep '? Thanks!

 

[bang guy]

When saltwater gets continuously splashed on an area the salt crystals that grow when the water evaporates is called salt creep.

 

[amethyst]

Thanks! Should I just scrape it off or do I add something into the water?
- Amethyst

 

[bang guy]

Just scrape it off.