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stpetehxc
07-09-2005, 11:21 AM
just need a quick tip on what this is and what would love to feast on it. thanks
cich1
07-09-2005, 11:23 AM
what is what?
stpetehxc
07-09-2005, 11:25 AM
the red/brown looking algae...:)
FishinInTheDark
07-09-2005, 11:27 AM
That looks like diatoms to me.
cich1
07-09-2005, 11:31 AM
when i first looked at the post there wasn't a pic there, how strange, Fishins right its diatoms, prefectly normal in a new tank, how longs your tank been set up?
Doctor_Reef
07-09-2005, 11:35 AM
Agree Diatoms...
stpetehxc
07-09-2005, 11:45 AM
ok sweet, thanks alot. its been running since early may. so relativly new. thanks again for the help
Doctor_Reef
07-09-2005, 02:31 PM
New tanks go through this...if you can increase flow, add some cleanup crew, and reduce the nutrients...and it will pass!!! :)
MikeS
07-09-2005, 04:38 PM
Diatoms are usually caused by silicates in the water....using RO/DI instead of tap water will help...also diatoms are a favorite "pod" food...if you have pods in your tank from your LR, you just may want to let it run its couse and build up your pod popualtions...

Mike