Algae Question

carlyl · 06-13-2007, 12:05 AM

I have had my tank up and running now for 4 months, i have two true percs in it. My only problem is, is that i have a red / brown algae that covers my sand. I do regular water changes and all my nitrate & nitrite levels are zero. I only run my light for about 5 hours a day and it still hasn't seemed to go. Will it eventually disappear or will it always be there. It just makes my tank look dirty even though my water is crystal clear.

***Reefland*** · 06-13-2007, 03:10 PM

Do a search here for cyanobacteria or diatoms....both are normal for newer tanks and will receed with time.

showfish · 06-13-2007, 10:19 PM

I agree, normal for newly established systems. It will pass with time, all part of the process. Just keep up with good husbandry practices, and it will be fine in time. Good luck with your new system.

FireEater · 06-14-2007, 06:57 PM

But then 3 years of the tank being set up you can get it again driving you nuts, only for it to go away.

06-13-2007, 12:05 AM	#1
carlyl New in Town Join Date: May 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 3	Algae Question I have had my tank up and running now for 4 months, i have two true percs in it. My only problem is, is that i have a red / brown algae that covers my sand. I do regular water changes and all my nitrate & nitrite levels are zero. I only run my light for about 5 hours a day and it still hasn't seemed to go. Will it eventually disappear or will it always be there. It just makes my tank look dirty even though my water is crystal clear.

06-13-2007, 03:10 PM	#2
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,031	Re: Algae Question Do a search here for cyanobacteria or diatoms....both are normal for newer tanks and will receed with time. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

06-13-2007, 10:19 PM	#3
showfish Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 186	Re: Algae Question I agree, normal for newly established systems. It will pass with time, all part of the process. Just keep up with good husbandry practices, and it will be fine in time. Good luck with your new system. __________________ Learning is a lifelong process

06-14-2007, 06:57 PM	#4
FireEater Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Texas City, TX Posts: 330	Re: Algae Question But then 3 years of the tank being set up you can get it again driving you nuts, only for it to go away. __________________ Mark My 125g Project

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