2 weeks old

[lefty53]

Well my tank is 2 weeks old and am starting to see progress in the live rock. Salinity---1.023
p.h ----8.2
No2 ----0.1
No2 ----between 50-100
nh3---0.1

Now the questions. I am starting to get brown algea growing on the rocks and the powerheads. Do I leave it alone or get something to eat it? What would you suggest. The Nitrates are still high. I am starting to do water changes 25% at a crack. Do it every day? Also will the water changes take care of the high Nitrates? I also have raw shrimp to help age the tank. Right? thanks for your advice in advance,.

[Reefland]

Hi lefty,

This is probably diatoms and should be left alone as it will quickly go away. I would suspect in 3-4 weeks.

[lefty53]

would you do 25% water every day to get the nitrates under control?

[Boostable]

Only been two weeks, tanks needs to run its course. Leave it alone and let it do its thing..

[charlie]

Only been two weeks, tanks needs to run its course. Leave it alone and let it do its thing..

Jack has got you covered. Don't hurry what actually could take months.

[Reefland]

I agree, however going ahead and starting your normal water change regime would be a good idea. If you are planning to do 10% weekly, or whatever, I would go ahead and start them up.

[lefty53]

All right That I will do. I'm not on this page not to take your advice. Will start 10%ers Thanks

[Reefland]

Good deal! Keep us updated on the tanks progress. Remember with water changes, a steady, frequent schedule is best.

[lefty53]

How often do you recommend doing test with the numbers I have? Once a week / thice a week?......

[Reefland]

I think once per week will suffice unless you see something alarming.

[lefty53]

thanks again for the great advice will keep you posted.