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09/02/2009, 06:13 PM
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Why is mư sand turning brown??
Certain sections of mư sand is turning a brownish color, I think its only the top layer because when mƯ snails shift through it it looks regular underneath. I'll try to post pics later if needed. Thanks
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09/02/2009, 06:15 PM
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Sounds like a diatom bloom. Is your tank new?
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09/02/2009, 06:25 PM
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If it is diatom's it will go away on its own. Just give it sometime and it will go away on its own.
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09/02/2009, 09:26 PM
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The tank been setup for almost 2 months now. I googled diatom bloom and from looking at pics I think that is what it is. How long till it goes away? What's the cause? Is it a bad thing? Does it mean my tank isn't fully cycled yet?
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09/02/2009, 10:08 PM
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it means that the cycle is over or almost over. not a bad thing in a new tank but if the cycle has been over for a while and you get them it's a sign of phosphates.
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09/02/2009, 10:12 PM
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09/02/2009, 10:16 PM
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+1 if they stick around longer run some phosban
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09/02/2009, 10:21 PM
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Make sure you have flow to those spots.
Get these and your sand will be white: http://www.atlanticseafarms.net/serv...-Snails/Detail
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