Quote:You may very well have diatoms. This is perfectly normal in a newly
set up
tank. They typically feed off silica as their main food source and once
that is depleted, they will die down. This usually takes a few weeks to 2
months.
That sounds about right, I forgot all about that. It has been over a year
since I had a "new" tank.
THANKS
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"Justin Boucher" wrote in message
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You may very well have diatoms. This is perfectly normal in a newly set
up
tank. They typically feed off silica as their main food source and once
that is depleted, they will die down. This usually takes a few weeks to 2
months. My 240gal just finished it's diatom cycle and we're near the end
of
the die off. The rocks have their natural color back, the bog wood and
plants are all looking "normal" again. It's really not much to worry
about
unless it lasts for several months. Then it usually means you have
surplus
silica somewhere getting in the water (and no, the silicone adhesive is
not
a source).
Another option would be red algae, I usually get this dark maroon algae at
the water return spouts. Again, I'm not too concerned about it there so
long as it doesn't impede the water flow and grow out of control.
The post about the UV can be a good suggestion. I have one on my tank and
they can severely help control waterborne algae and parasites (like ick).
Justin
A sterile tank is a deadly tank.
"Samuel Warren" wrote in message
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I have 4 tanks, in particular a 10 gallon planted tank with 2 very small
African mixed cichlids, and 6 black neon tetras. I have been scrubbing
the
glass about once a week to remove a brown rust looking growth. The pump
inlet tube also gets coated with this brown residue, as well as the
Aquarium
safe polished stones and pebbles. The substrate is Eco-complete for
planted
aquariums. Some of the larger leaves of some of the plants are also
getting
a brown deposit. What can I do to get rid of this, without tearing down
the
whole tank? The tank has been in operation for about a full month and
appears to be fully cycled at this point.
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