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MICHAELF Fingerling Posts: 17 Kudos: 6 Votes: 1 Registered: 06-Apr-2006	i am about 3weeks into a 55gal saltwater tank i have noticed this week that brown algae has been poping up on my rocks and glass.now i know that yo need algae in your tank bu i've never had it brown like this andi dont knowif it is good or bad.
Posted 14-Apr-2006 04:41
stuff_gnome Fish Addict Posts: 620 Kudos: 382 Votes: 0 Registered: 13-Aug-2003	You have a very new tank there and a brown algae problem at this stage of the game is fairly common. Diatoms if I'm not mistakin. May I inquire about the specifics of your tank other than size: Number of fish? Filteration type/size? Protien Skimmer? Live Rock Amount? Lighting? Test results ammonia, nitrite, nitrate? Any information helps.
Posted 14-Apr-2006 05:13
ACIDRAIN Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002	Yes, brown algae is a part in the cycle of a new SW set up. SW setups can take as long as several months to completely cycle. Remember the three most important things when it comes to setting up and keeping up a SW tank; Patience, Patience, and Patience. Oh, did I mention Patience? If you rush it, you will be sorry. If you take your time and go very slowly, you will be very satisfied in the end. _____________________________________________________________ There is always a bigger fish...
Posted 14-Apr-2006 05:51
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	It's perfectly normal. Just give it some time and it will clear up. Dan
Posted 14-Apr-2006 14:53
MICHAELF Fingerling Posts: 17 Kudos: 6 Votes: 1 Registered: 06-Apr-2006	ok thank you for the help. i'll just wait it out.
Posted 14-Apr-2006 15:40
sham Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3369 Kudos: 2782 Votes: 98 Registered: 21-Apr-2004	Edited by sham After the tank cycles start adding your cleanup crew such as turbo snails which love all algae including brown algae. The brown algae will also nearly stop growing after your tank cycles. With the snails to help you shouldn't see it again unless you mess with the tank too much. When I moved my tank from 1 side of the room to the other and had to remove half the rocks for the move the brown algae came back for a month.
Posted 14-Apr-2006 18:15
MICHAELF Fingerling Posts: 17 Kudos: 6 Votes: 1 Registered: 06-Apr-2006	I HAVE BEEN NOTICEING IN THE LAST COUPLE DAYS THAT THE ALGAE IS STARTING TO GO AWAY BUT IM STILL GONNA GET SOME SNAILS AND SAND CRABS FOR THE FUTURE
Posted 15-Apr-2006 19:02


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