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04/28/2009, 09:23 AM
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Is this Cyano?
Ok, so I've got this 90gal set up and running for about 3 weeks now. I've only got base rock with a small piece of LR, and some LS. I've been running the lights for about 6-8 hours a day (depends on when I get up)
Anyways, noticed this on my rock last night, and it was a little bit darker this morning.. I looked up cyano, and diatoms, and none of the pictures look like either... heres a couple..   Thanks in advance.
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04/28/2009, 09:43 AM
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looks like diatoms to me, cyano can be green or red, but usually red and slimey,diatoms is brown and looks like that, dino is brown as well, but even though it could be, i suspect diatoms
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04/28/2009, 09:43 AM
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(lmao)
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04/28/2009, 09:44 AM
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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) |
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04/28/2009, 09:47 AM
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It looks like regular tank cycle bacteria and nothing to be worried about at this point. The substrate on the bottom of the tank seems to be a little thin IMO as I can see the glass at the bottom of the tank. I would add some more substrate beofre you get too far in the cycle. Also what is your lighting and chemical parameters? WHen posting questions about certain problems it is S.O.P. to let everyone know as much as you can about conditions of your tank.
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04/28/2009, 09:56 AM
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04/28/2009, 09:57 AM
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Quote:
 Params will be posted in about 15 minutes.. Going to get a fresh test right now...
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04/28/2009, 10:15 AM
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Ok params are...
Nitrate-2.5 Ammonia-0 Nitrite-.1 pH-8.0
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04/28/2009, 10:40 AM
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Your system is still cycling. Although I am not sure how you are measuring nitrites down to the .1 lvl. When nitrites are 0 you should consider adding some clean up crew and maybe a small fish.
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04/28/2009, 11:00 AM
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on the test it reads
0 0.05 .1 .2 .5 >1
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04/28/2009, 05:14 PM
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Typical tank cycle IMO and bring the PH up .2 or .3 so that it will be closer to what the water your live stock will come from.
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04/28/2009, 05:34 PM
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diatoms are usually supported by silicates---which are usually around in a newly established tank. The diatoms should use them up and die off at the end of your cycle.
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04/28/2009, 11:34 PM
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diatom algae
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