nano cube gone crazy

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Ddubya, Jun 9, 2010.

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  1. Ddubya

    Ddubya Skunk Shrimp

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    i have this Nano 28 Gallon Nano Cube HQI Aquarium | Nano Cube Aquariums - NanoCube.org its been cycling for 5 weeks now all params are good except calcium which im currently raising now, i can only leave the light on for 6 hours a day and it has a HUGE brown algae outbreak i'll link some pics of it maybe someone can help me get rid of it,or should i leave it alone? btw im adding a cleanup crew today

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    Ddubya, Jun 9, 2010
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  2. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    Diatoms - turn your lights off. There is no need for them to be on during the cycle.
     
    phoenixhieghts, Jun 9, 2010
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  3. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    yup diatoms. it will go away. just give it time. its from all the new plastics in the tank.
    maybe a couple weeks and it will be gone.
     
    DBOSHIBBY, Jun 9, 2010
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  4. Ddubya

    Ddubya Skunk Shrimp

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    ok thank you
     
    Ddubya, Jun 9, 2010
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