FishyFishy's 33 Gal SPS dedicated build

[FishyFishy!]

Definately the weirdest cycle I have ever had. Has anyone else had this type or hair like algae in a cycle? Every time i've cycled thus far, I've only got minimal algae, and a lot of powdery diatoms.






Seems excessive to me.

[spawn]

I had that when my tank was cycling. Thought it was normal cause I'm on my first tank. I think i posted some early pics where you can see that kind of algae on one of the early aqua-scapes.

[spawn]

Hermit crabs, astrea snails, & turbo's cleaned that sheite away.

[kien]

I've seen hair algae during cycles. Your tank is fishless at the moment, just keep it fishless for a while and the algae will starve out! No need to add a clean up crew

edit: oh, and don't forget your water changes!

[Myka]

The rock had a little more pent up nutrients than usual. Not only do you have hair algae you also have dinoflagellates which is the brown bubbly stuff. If you aren't already, keep the lights turned off, and don't add a clean up crew or fish until it has resolved itself. Large weekly water changes will speed up the process if you want.

[FishyFishy!]

So lights off won't delay or mess with the cycle at all?

[kien]

Nope

Nothing in your tank currently requires light, save for that wonderful algae turf you are growing