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LWHEELER · 04/20/2012, 03:24 PM

I have started my waiting period with just dry sand and live rock. I am now getting some yellow, brownish spots in the sand. Is this normal? And should I run my lights during this time or not?

SKurj · 04/20/2012, 03:30 PM

It is normal (if it is diatoms)and will pass in time. For cycling there is no need to run the lights, though it maybe a good idea closer to the end of the cycle to run the lights and all of your equipment to ensure you have heat under control.

MBWannaBee · 04/20/2012, 10:32 PM

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04/20/2012, 03:24 PM	#1
LWHEELER Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: central florida Posts: 13	new tank I have started my waiting period with just dry sand and live rock. I am now getting some yellow, brownish spots in the sand. Is this normal? And should I run my lights during this time or not?

04/20/2012, 03:30 PM	#2
SKurj Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Oshawa Posts: 539	It is normal (if it is diatoms)and will pass in time. For cycling there is no need to run the lights, though it maybe a good idea closer to the end of the cycle to run the lights and all of your equipment to ensure you have heat under control. __________________ 40g Long since Mar 2012, 20lbs marco rocks, 25lb live rock, Aquamaxx HoB-1, sumpless, CPR Fuge, 4 tube T5HO, Mixed reef, softies and LPS Current Tank Info: 40g Long sumpless

04/20/2012, 10:32 PM	#3
MBWannaBee Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sunny CA Posts: 112	+1^