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![]() i'm staring to notice some "brown algae" or diatom. everyday it seems to spread but i've read up on it and it says its normal after cycling and it should disappear as fast as it shows up. i guess my tank isn't well established yet. should i wait it out or go purchase more snails. i've been doing regular water changes. i'm a bit confused though, some say increase the light, others say do a black out. im just worried how it would effect my maxima clam. other then that i have no corals YET.
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![]() Not trying to be a dick. Did'nt you just set this tank up 4 weeks ago? Could still be going through a cycle. I would take the clam back. It's really hard to be slow and patient and it will save alot of fiddleing around and money if you are.
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![]() it was about a month ago that i started my tank however i used cured LR and it never went through a cycle. i've never gotten an ammonia spike even after adding fish
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![]() diatoms are usually caused by one off three things......old bulbs can sometimes be the cause.......excess nutrients, either from a cycle or from overfeeding can be a cause...... and finally, poor flow, all of which are easy fixes.....
I would have to agree with madreefer about the clam......I put two squamosas in my reef about six months after it being re-setup after a move....both died within a couple months.....this scared me away from clams for a while then I tried again after the tank was a year old and every clam I've added has done well(save one.....not sure what happened to it?)..... it doesnt matter if the rock was cycled or not, if the rock hit the air then its basically a brand new tank..... one month is to soon for a clam IMO ![]()
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![]() Quote:
![]() No black out required. Since the tank is new the diatoms are part of the cycle. They should cycle out on their own provided you keep up water quality. What do you have for a clean up crew now? |
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![]() right now i have 7 astrea snails, a brittle star, and a diamond watchman goby. im going to get more snails soon and a pair of cleaner shrimp. im guessing that its caused from my tank cycling? but i didnt go through a cycle...i've got a 250w mh pendant and a few power heads so im pretty sure the light quality is good along with the flow. i guess ill just have to wait it out?
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