Help...Algae

jmote86 · 06/01/2011, 10:30 PM

just setup a new 90 gal tank with two live rocks and all kinds of filters... i am new to all of this... this is my first saltwater tank.... it has been setup for two weeks now and yesterday i put bio-spira in it and in a matter of a day its starting to get some kind of brown stuff all in the tank... not sure what to do or if this is a good thing or bad thing?

thebkramer · 06/02/2011, 05:18 AM

WELCOME TO RC & THE ADDICTION!!!

Congrats on the new setup!! do you plan on adding more LR (live rock)?? if so.. you should add it soon.. I hate to see you go through yet another cycle

Sounds like a diatom bloom.. all part of the "newbie tank" syndrome.. you may see a few algae outbreaks over the next few weeks.. Its a good sign.. shows you are on the right path to an established tank

Here are some great links to help you along

New to RC
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1031074
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1696795
Capn's Log
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1786183

RJT · 06/02/2011, 06:22 AM

Can you post a pic?

PCFisher66 · 06/02/2011, 06:43 AM

Just like bkramer said, just part of the new tank process.

Sugar Magnolia · 06/02/2011, 06:47 AM

Sounds like it might be diatoms, which is a normal part of the cycling process.

To Reef Central

Michael · 06/02/2011, 08:04 AM

Definately Diatoms, and all perfectly normal, welcome to the hobby, keep all water going into the tank pure and nutrient free and it will just disappear with time.

Mike

Angel*Fish · 06/02/2011, 08:06 AM

Not sure how big those live rocks are or what you are referring to as filters, but generally more live rock is fewer filters are what is needed.

To Reef Central

jmote86 · 06/04/2011, 02:54 PM

http://

From Fish Tank

jmote86 · 06/04/2011, 03:00 PM

thanks for all the help... i really hope this is all part of it and will go away soon!

06/01/2011, 10:30 PM	#1
jmote86 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7	Help...Algae just setup a new 90 gal tank with two live rocks and all kinds of filters... i am new to all of this... this is my first saltwater tank.... it has been setup for two weeks now and yesterday i put bio-spira in it and in a matter of a day its starting to get some kind of brown stuff all in the tank... not sure what to do or if this is a good thing or bad thing?

06/02/2011, 05:18 AM	#2
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	WELCOME TO RC & THE ADDICTION!!! Congrats on the new setup!! do you plan on adding more LR (live rock)?? if so.. you should add it soon.. I hate to see you go through yet another cycle Sounds like a diatom bloom.. all part of the "newbie tank" syndrome.. you may see a few algae outbreaks over the next few weeks.. Its a good sign.. shows you are on the right path to an established tank Here are some great links to help you along New to RC http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1031074 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1696795 Capn's Log http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1786183 __________________ Rhonda There is NO such things as Dumb Questions!! There are However.. Dumb Answers!!! ;) ____________ Current Tank Info: 55g reef....Current Orbit SunPaq Lights, HOB Eshopps, HOB AquaClear 110, 2-1400 Koralia Powerheads & 1 Nano Koralia, 40+ lbs LR, 2" LS

06/02/2011, 06:47 AM	#5
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Sounds like it might be diatoms, which is a normal part of the cycling process. *To Reef Central* __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

06/02/2011, 08:04 AM	#6
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	Definately Diatoms, and all perfectly normal, welcome to the hobby, keep all water going into the tank pure and nutrient free and it will just disappear with time. Mike __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

06/02/2011, 08:06 AM	#7
Angel*Fish cats and large squashes Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Houston Posts: 5,951 Blog Entries: 1	Not sure how big those live rocks are or what you are referring to as filters, but generally more live rock is fewer filters are what is needed. *To Reef Central* __________________ Marie So long, & thanks for all the fish! __________________________ Current Tank Info: Pairs: flame angels, cherub angels, Red Sea mimic blennies, yellow fin fairy wrasses, clowns, mandarins, blackcap basslets, shrimp gobies, damsels, dispar anthias, yellow clown gobies, threadfin cardinals --- Tanks: 100g reef, 2 x 30g refugiums

06/02/2011, 06:22 AM	#3
RJT Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 769	Can you post a pic?

06/02/2011, 06:43 AM	#4
PCFisher66 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 138	Just like bkramer said, just part of the new tank process.

06/04/2011, 03:00 PM	#9
jmote86 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7	thanks for all the help... i really hope this is all part of it and will go away soon!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Need help identifying algae??	pyts24	Reef Discussion	1	01/27/2011 04:08 PM
Algae Problem	pjscales	Northern Ohio Reef Keepers	18	12/30/2009 08:48 PM
Algae Algae Algae	Teen Aquarist	Reef Discussion	8	11/02/2008 04:45 PM
New Tanks: Brown Algae --> Green Algae --> ? Algae	LJA	New to the Hobby	10	06/27/2008 10:30 PM
Algae, algae, algae...oooo aptasia and manjano(crappy liverock)	mfp4073	Reef Discussion	11	09/06/2006 01:22 PM