why is sand going purple - Aquarium Advice

rockerman · 06-19-2008, 10:35 AM

hi everyone someone at work got a marine tank he says the sand keeps going a purple. i dont anything about the setup im sorry to say but do anyone know what could be the prob.thanks

**roka64** · 06-19-2008, 11:52 AM

Can you get a pic? Does it have bubble forming on/in it? Are you sure it's not coraline algae (I've never really seen it on the sand, but I suppose lack of water movement or cleaning crew it might be possible).

rockerman · 06-19-2008, 12:48 PM

he sent me these pics sand 2.jpg sand 1.jpg

pat8you · 06-19-2008, 01:14 PM

cyanobacteria. Its no good to have in your tank. Results from exces nutrients in your water. Mainly nitrates and phospates. Do more frequiet water changes and be careful how much and how often you feed. I seemed to have misplaced my link but i'm sure melosu will help me out there.

**Devilishturtles** · 06-19-2008, 01:31 PM

Cyanobacteria, AKA Red Slime Algae

Here is an article for you.

rockerman · 06-19-2008, 01:57 PM

hi tanks for your help. i just found out he has no skimmer would adding one help

**melosu58** · 06-19-2008, 02:02 PM

that`s a great article that Lindsay gave you. It explains it all. Yes Adding a skimmer would definitely help. It would remove DOC`s that end up being excessive nutrients that feed cyano and nuisance algea.

**Ziggy953** · 06-19-2008, 02:10 PM

I agree! Also the addition of a refugium would help remove excess nutrients.

reeflife89 · 06-24-2008, 09:17 PM

yes that algae is all bad...i remember having it its suck it was everywhere i think it actually killed my corals...i had to do a big water change and put my skimmer on it and ever since never had it....you should do something about it before it gets out of hand.

06-19-2008, 10:35 AM	#1
rockerman Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 20	why is sand going purple hi everyone someone at work got a marine tank he says the sand keeps going a purple. i dont anything about the setup im sorry to say but do anyone know what could be the prob.thanks

06-19-2008, 11:52 AM	#2
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,030 Images: 12	Can you get a pic? Does it have bubble forming on/in it? Are you sure it's not coraline algae (I've never really seen it on the sand, but I suppose lack of water movement or cleaning crew it might be possible). __________________ Age is relative, you are only as old as you act....of course, this works in reverse.... Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

06-19-2008, 01:14 PM	#4
pat8you Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 672 Images: 5	cyanobacteria. Its no good to have in your tank. Results from exces nutrients in your water. Mainly nitrates and phospates. Do more frequiet water changes and be careful how much and how often you feed. I seemed to have misplaced my link but i'm sure melosu will help me out there. __________________ 12gal saltwater w/ 17 lbs live rock 48 watts PC 50/50 bulbs (10k/Actinic) ocellaris clown, green clown goby assorted corals

06-19-2008, 01:31 PM	#5
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,904 Images: 17	Cyanobacteria, AKA Red Slime Algae Here is an article for you. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

06-19-2008, 02:02 PM	#7
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,728 Images: 80	that`s a great article that Lindsay gave you. It explains it all. Yes Adding a skimmer would definitely help. It would remove DOC`s that end up being excessive nutrients that feed cyano and nuisance algea. __________________ View My Tanks http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...8/melosu58.jpg Click here to Visit FantasyReef

06-19-2008, 12:48 PM	#3
rockerman Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 20	he sent me these pics sand 2.jpg sand 1.jpg

06-19-2008, 01:57 PM	#6
rockerman Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 20	hi tanks for your help. i just found out he has no skimmer would adding one help

06-19-2008, 02:10 PM	#8
Ziggy953 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sumerduck, Virginia Posts: 3,929 Images: 5	I agree! Also the addition of a refugium would help remove excess nutrients. __________________ Happy Reefing! *120 Build in progress 6/18/08* Visit our Article section for answers on a variety of topics. LFS, PWC, PH RO/DI what in the world? Look here! Pods, algae and more!

06-24-2008, 09:17 PM	#9
reeflife89 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CA Posts: 11	yes that algae is all bad...i remember having it its suck it was everywhere i think it actually killed my corals...i had to do a big water change and put my skimmer on it and ever since never had it....you should do something about it before it gets out of hand.

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