Rust covering rocks

[naesco]

Originally Posted by jassz

Hello experts,

More newbie questions. I have had my tank 6 days (moved an exisiting set up). For several days now the rocks and equipment has been getting more and more rust coloured. At first I thought maybe it was coming from a rusty sump, and that rust blew out from a couple time when the sump accidentally sucked up air. I tried scraping a bit off with a some tongs and it doesn't budge so I don't think it a dusting of rust. I googled this, and it sounds like it might be algae. What do you think? What should I do about it? I have a predator tank, with 2 triggers, 2 puffers, a wolf eel, a lion fish, 2 tiger cowrie snails and a handful of hermit crabs.

The water is also quite cloudy. I am getting a protein skimmer tomorrow (it doesn't currently have one). Will that help?

Thanks,
jassz

What is your ammonia and nitrite?

[burrows14]

just wondering how everything turned out? i just bought a tank too and am going thru the same thing. did it clear up on its own? or did you use additives?


Ray

[icecool217]

Originally Posted by burrows14

just wondering how everything turned out? i just bought a tank too and am going thru the same thing. did it clear up on its own? or did you use additives?


Ray

It should clear up on its own. Keep the water parameter steady and do more water changes. It will eventually pass

[intarsiabox]

Just about every new tank has a diatom bloom. Just do weekly water changes with RO/DI water, have lots of circulation and give it some time. Additives won't help only maintenance and patience.

[jassz]

Yes, it did clear up. And quite quickly too, as I recall.

Good luck!

[burrows14]

awesome! i can put my mind at ease now hahaha