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	A rusty problem
Norrec Hobbyist Posts: 103 Kudos: 70 Votes: 1 Registered: 02-Jun-2005	In my tank there seams to be some rust looking stuff all over my rocks what is this stuff how can i cure it do i need to add calcume thansk In the age of darkness the blind man is the best guide. In the age of insanity look towards the mad man to show you the way
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	Sounds like Diatom algae to me...your tank is pretty new, so this could just be part of the normal process. What are your water parameters, temp, lighting cycle, lighting system used, water used (tap or ro/di), how much rock is in the tank, and whats your stocking level?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
Jessmoment Hobbyist Posts: 93 Kudos: 86 Votes: 1 Registered: 02-May-2005	I have the same exact thing!! like a brown algea!! Also I went to my lfs and they told me its a normal procees that most tanks of salt water go through. they told me i can a wait it out or b get more hermit crab i choose plan b and its looking better already!! Enjoy your tank Jess
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	uggg yes...the dreaded diatoms They love the front glass too...be warned. If you're not already using RO/DI water, you might want to switch to it. Its not a cure, but it might help. (It's better for your tank anyway. ) I'd also try to control how much you're feeding. Excess nutrients in the water is just begging for nuisance algae to grow. Finally depending on the length of your photoperiod you might want to shorten it a bit. DRO recommended to me getting abalones to help control the diatom. If they're available to you (you'll prolly have to order online) maybe you should try that. As mentioned, dont get too freaked out. This is normal, and if anything a sign of progress. -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
ACIDRAIN Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002	What kind of rocks are you talking about? Diatoms would be my first guess, but if you have rocks that have iron in them, then it could very well be just that, rust. If so, it won't hurt your tank, and it will eventually just rust away. _____________________________________________________________ There is always a bigger fish...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Marc? Posting? Could it be?! Where ya been dude?! (Sorry for the off topic-ness) -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
ACIDRAIN Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002	LOL, been here all along, lol. Just too busy posting everywhere else. _____________________________________________________________ There is always a bigger fish...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Ahh sure sure. Come hang out at RC a little then! -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
Norrec Hobbyist Posts: 103 Kudos: 70 Votes: 1 Registered: 02-Jun-2005	i have just bought a hermit crab and a crab also a monkey shrimp i think that will help clean my tank In the age of darkness the blind man is the best guide. In the age of insanity look towards the mad man to show you the way
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40


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