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Probably a stupid question but
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:22 pm
by blondenblue
What causes a rusty orange/brown algae on the sand and glass of a marine tank? and how can i get rid of it?
Thanks
Lisa
Re: Probably a stupid question but
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:37 pm
by Pufferpunk
What? Blondes don't ask stupid questions!
That's diatoms--natural progression of a new tank. Wipe it off.
Re: Probably a stupid question but
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:43 pm
by blondenblue
Thank you!
and no Blondes do not ask stupid questions just the occasional blonde ones!
any ideas how long these new tank diatoms take to stop being there???
Cheers
Re: Probably a stupid question but
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:48 pm
by MTV
Its ugly, but a good sign that your tank is maturing. Wiping them off the glass is a good option, also, reducing the nitrate levels in your tank (via water change/s) will help to kill it off. IME Trochus sp. snails also love the stuff and will happily eat it too, so if you haven't got any, you may want to consider some.
Re: Probably a stupid question but
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:48 pm
by MTV
Oh, and there's no such thing as stupid questions, just stupid answers