Brown stuff appearing on sand .. new 4 weeks tank ..??

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  1. minajaguar

    minajaguar Spaghetti Worm

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    Brown stuff appearing on sand like algae .. new 4 weeks tank ..
    how to remove ??
     
    minajaguar, May 4, 2012
    minajaguar, May 4, 2012
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  2. Moby Duck

    Moby Duck Purple Spiny Lobster

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    It sounds like diatoms, its a part of your cycle and they will go away shortly.
     
    Moby Duck, May 4, 2012
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    they are diatoms or the skeletons of dead diatoms to be precise
    diatoms utilise silicates which are plentiful in new set ups
    once the majority of silicates are used up, the diatoms start dying off

    they need no attention, they will clear up all on their own but it may take between 3 and 6 weeks before they are all gone

    nothing to worry about
     
    steve wright, May 4, 2012
    steve wright, May 4, 2012
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  4. vawdka

    vawdka Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I would say it is probably just a diatom bloom. It's normal for new tanks and usually clears up on it's own. Really though a picture would make diagnosis easier.

    Jeez... I took a couple of seconds to make sure my grammar was right and you all beat me to the punch LOL
     
    vawdka, May 4, 2012
    vawdka, May 4, 2012
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