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Unread 10/15/2016, 10:41 AM   #1
WillSwep
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Wierd Stuff on Sand

Do you know what this stuff is on my stand?


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Unread 10/15/2016, 10:47 AM   #2
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Diatoms or cyano. Is your tank fairly new?


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Unread 10/15/2016, 10:47 AM   #3
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It looks like a combination of both Diatoms & Cyanobacteria IMO. Both are quite common in new tanks.

http://www.reefcleaners.org/nuisance-algae-id-guide


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Unread 10/15/2016, 02:15 PM   #4
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Ive had my tank since feburary, shall i remove the wierd stuff?


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