Algea Problem
 

Can anyone tell me what this is and how to get rid of it. Its all over my
tank. Tank is about a month and a half old.

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Algea Problem
 

Diatoms. Just wait. It will likely go away soon. Outbreaks of this are
fairly common soon after a tank is set up.

"Gottcha" wrote in message
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Can anyone tell me what this is and how to get rid of it. Its all over my
tank. Tank is about a month and a half old.

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Algea Problem
 

"PaulB" wrote in message
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| Diatoms. Just wait. It will likely go away soon. Outbreaks of
this are
| fairly common soon after a tank is set up.
|

Odd, it lessened, but never really went away in my tank, 6 months
old. The snails and hermits keep it under control, but I still have
to wipe it off the glass pretty regular.

Algea Problem
 

my glass is really starting to look bad from this...can i scrape it off?

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"PaulB" wrote in message
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| Diatoms. Just wait. It will likely go away soon. Outbreaks of
this are
| fairly common soon after a tank is set up.
|

Odd, it lessened, but never really went away in my tank, 6 months
old. The snails and hermits keep it under control, but I still have
to wipe it off the glass pretty regular.

Algea Problem
 

"Gottcha" wrote in message
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| my glass is really starting to look bad from this...can i scrape it
off?


Sure, I keep the front and one side of the tank glass as clean as
possible to make it easier to see inside, which is the point of
having it.g My soft sponge algae stick seems to work best on this
stuff..be sure not to use a blade-style scraper on acrylic.

Algea Problem
 

i have about 10 turbos in there and they dont seem to like the glass....lol

"PaulB" wrote in message
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I think that "Turbo" snails will eat this.

"Gottcha" wrote in message
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my glass is really starting to look bad from this...can i scrape it off?

"Dinky" wrote in message
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"PaulB" wrote in message
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| Diatoms. Just wait. It will likely go away soon. Outbreaks of
this are
| fairly common soon after a tank is set up.
|

Odd, it lessened, but never really went away in my tank, 6 months
old. The snails and hermits keep it under control, but I still have
to wipe it off the glass pretty regular.

Algea Problem
 

I think that "Turbo" snails will eat this.

"Gottcha" wrote in message
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my glass is really starting to look bad from this...can i scrape it off?

"Dinky" wrote in message
link.net...

"PaulB" wrote in message
.com...
| Diatoms. Just wait. It will likely go away soon. Outbreaks of
this are
| fairly common soon after a tank is set up.
|

Odd, it lessened, but never really went away in my tank, 6 months
old. The snails and hermits keep it under control, but I still have
to wipe it off the glass pretty regular.

Algea Problem
 

Diatom algea. This is very normal in a new tank, and unless you have
extra silicates in your replacement water it will go away. If you have
to much silicates in your replacement water you will have a diatom
outbrake at every water change, as well as normal growth just from the
top off water.

kim gross
http://www.jensalt.com

Gottcha wrote:
Can anyone tell me what this is and how to get rid of it. Its all over my
tank. Tank is about a month and a half old.

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Algea Problem
 

"Gottcha" wrote in message
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Can anyone tell me what this is and how to get rid of it. Its all over my
tank. Tank is about a month and a half old.

http://www.comp-connections.biz/tank/algea1.bmp


What type of water do you use to your tank? Do you water direct from the
faucet or from where? Do you use filter water?

CapFusion,...

Algea Problem
 

"kim gross" wrote in message
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Diatom algea. This is very normal in a new tank, and unless you have
extra silicates in your replacement water it will go away. If you have
to much silicates in your replacement water you will have a diatom
outbrake at every water change, as well as normal growth just from the
top off water.

kim gross
http://www.jensalt.com

Gottcha wrote:
Can anyone tell me what this is and how to get rid of it. Its all over
my
tank. Tank is about a month and a half old.

http://www.comp-connections.biz/tank/algea1.bmp


Diatom should be dissipate or low by a month and half.
I am curious source water was use.

CapFusion,...

Algea Problem
 

water was direct from the faucet. I do notice that the turbos are starting
to do a good job getting rid of it


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"Gottcha" wrote in message
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Can anyone tell me what this is and how to get rid of it. Its all over
my
tank. Tank is about a month and a half old.

http://www.comp-connections.biz/tank/algea1.bmp


What type of water do you use to your tank? Do you water direct from the
faucet or from where? Do you use filter water?

CapFusion,...

Algea Problem
 

"Gottcha" wrote in message
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water was direct from the faucet. I do notice that the turbos are starting
to do a good job getting rid of it


Ahhh, ok... we are getting some where.
Using water from faucet, you are introducing unwanted element [phosphate /
chlorine / anmonia / metal / organic ..etc ] to your tank. In this case, I
am not surprise your tank get diatom / algae growth with each water changes.

Unless your water source is VERY clean, then above statement do not apply to
you.
Either you can try to eliminate your nutrient source [faucet] by using
filter water from RO/RODI or filter water vendor. Anything beyond 3 to 5ppm
reading from TDS meter may cause problem. Goal is to have close to
undetectable reading for your tank. Having like 3ppm may promote some algae
growth which I am doing to feed my refugium.

Turbo snail or any varies type should take care of cleaning the tank side
[IMO].

CapFusion,...

Algea Problem
 

Most reefers use RO (Reverse Osmosis) or RO+ DI (De Ionised).
You can buy RO units for about $100.
Your fighting the battle up hill if your using tap water.
Simon

CapFusion wrote:

"Gottcha" wrote in message
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Can anyone tell me what this is and how to get rid of it. Its all over my
tank. Tank is about a month and a half old.

http://www.comp-connections.biz/tank/algea1.bmp




What type of water do you use to your tank? Do you water direct from the
faucet or from where? Do you use filter water?

CapFusion,...