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05/16/2010, 03:31 PM
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Diatoms
I have a brown substance spreading in areas across my sand...I am assuming they are diatoms...Nitrate & phos are both 0...I have read that this is normal for a tank only being 1 month old...is this true & if so how long can I expect this issue to persist???
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3 Gal. Nano.. 2 lbs. live rock.. 18w 50/50 PC.. 100 GPH Power Filter.. 4 months old... Current Tank Info: 3 gal. Nano |
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05/16/2010, 05:59 PM
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Normal part of the cycle. If you stay on top of your water quality, they usually clear up in a month or so, but will often reappear in a new tank.
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05/17/2010, 05:30 PM
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I love the deep browns etc. Enjoy your new tank, and keep up with the water changes and parameters! Sounds like your take is off to a great start!
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RM3 Current Tank Info: AGA 30g Reef 36x12x18, 4x39 ATI T5, 39w LED, Koralia 425, VorTech MP10wES, HOB CPR 2 Skimmer, 60lbs LS, 40lbs LR |
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