Is this a type of algea ? - Aquarium Advice

byrdman81 · 06-19-2005, 04:31 AM

I have this brown stuff popping up all over my tank, I checked the water it is fine. I have 4 snails to take care of algea but this stuff is just growing.
I took a pic. but it's not a good one. It's all over my filter and glass. Also along the sand bed.

Also the stuff floating is food I took this during their dinner.

Any advise would be helpful.

byrdman81 · 06-19-2005, 04:42 AM

Heres a link to the pic. it was too big to post here.

http://www.angelfire.com/tn3/byrdman...tos/mytank.jpg

**Fluff** · 06-19-2005, 08:32 AM

Your link didn't work.
How old is your tank? Could just be diatoms which is pretty normal for newer set ups. Is it slimy or powdery?

byrdman81 · 06-19-2005, 04:47 PM

Hi if you just copy and paste the link into your browser it will work.
This sit up is only about a month old. I think it's more slimy feeling.

Thanks

06-19-2005, 05:18 PM

Although I cant really tell it just looks like Diatoms

**Fluff** · 06-19-2005, 05:38 PM

I cant really tell either. If it's slimy and comes up in sheets, it could be the beginnings of [acronym:6b5ca41815="Cyanobacteria"]cyano[/acronym:6b5ca41815].

byrdman81 · 06-19-2005, 06:40 PM

I guess what i'm wondering is what are Diatoms? Are they bad?, if so what steps should be taken to remove them?

Also what is [acronym:9120c288b1="Cyanobacteria"]cyano[/acronym:9120c288b1] is that bad?

Thanks

**Fluff** · 06-19-2005, 06:58 PM

Actually, diatoms are a natural part of a maturing tank. But, they aren't slimy. Since your system is pretty new, it could be diatoms and a good cleanup crew will help get rid of it, (snails, hermits) as well as time.
Cyano is actually a bacteria that feeds on high phosphates and is a real pain to get rid of. Most times it's a crimson red but can be brownish and also greenish in color.

06-19-2005, 04:31 AM	#1
byrdman81 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rockwell.NC Posts: 43 Images: 1	Is this a type of algea ? I have this brown stuff popping up all over my tank, I checked the water it is fine. I have 4 snails to take care of algea but this stuff is just growing. I took a pic. but it's not a good one. It's all over my filter and glass. Also along the sand bed. Also the stuff floating is food I took this during their dinner. Any advise would be helpful. __________________ Salt Water Tank: 10 Gallon Tank 6 Blue Leg Hermit Crabs, 2 Nassa Snails, 8 Pounds Of Live Rock 35 Gallon Hexagon Fresh Water Planted Tank 1 DoJo Loach, 1 Pleco, 3 Fancy Tailed Danios, 8 Rosie Reds, 3 Gallon Eclipse Tank,1 Male Betta, 1 Gold mystery snail

06-19-2005, 04:42 AM	#2
byrdman81 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rockwell.NC Posts: 43 Images: 1	Heres a link to the pic. it was too big to post here. http://www.angelfire.com/tn3/byrdman...tos/mytank.jpg __________________ Salt Water Tank: 10 Gallon Tank 6 Blue Leg Hermit Crabs, 2 Nassa Snails, 8 Pounds Of Live Rock 35 Gallon Hexagon Fresh Water Planted Tank 1 DoJo Loach, 1 Pleco, 3 Fancy Tailed Danios, 8 Rosie Reds, 3 Gallon Eclipse Tank,1 Male Betta, 1 Gold mystery snail

06-19-2005, 08:32 AM	#3
Fluff The Keeper Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 10,136 Images: 29	Your link didn't work. How old is your tank? Could just be diatoms which is pretty normal for newer set ups. Is it slimy or powdery? __________________ ~Cindy

06-19-2005, 04:47 PM	#4
byrdman81 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rockwell.NC Posts: 43 Images: 1	Hi if you just copy and paste the link into your browser it will work. This sit up is only about a month old. I think it's more slimy feeling. Thanks __________________ Salt Water Tank: 10 Gallon Tank 6 Blue Leg Hermit Crabs, 2 Nassa Snails, 8 Pounds Of Live Rock 35 Gallon Hexagon Fresh Water Planted Tank 1 DoJo Loach, 1 Pleco, 3 Fancy Tailed Danios, 8 Rosie Reds, 3 Gallon Eclipse Tank,1 Male Betta, 1 Gold mystery snail

06-19-2005, 05:38 PM	#6
Fluff The Keeper Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 10,136 Images: 29	I cant really tell either. If it's slimy and comes up in sheets, it could be the beginnings of [acronym:6b5ca41815="Cyanobacteria"]cyano[/acronym:6b5ca41815]. __________________ ~Cindy

06-19-2005, 05:18 PM	#5
zacdl Guest Posts: n/a	Although I cant really tell it just looks like Diatoms

06-19-2005, 06:40 PM	#7
byrdman81 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rockwell.NC Posts: 43 Images: 1	I guess what i'm wondering is what are Diatoms? Are they bad?, if so what steps should be taken to remove them? Also what is [acronym:9120c288b1="Cyanobacteria"]cyano[/acronym:9120c288b1] is that bad? Thanks __________________ Salt Water Tank: 10 Gallon Tank 6 Blue Leg Hermit Crabs, 2 Nassa Snails, 8 Pounds Of Live Rock 35 Gallon Hexagon Fresh Water Planted Tank 1 DoJo Loach, 1 Pleco, 3 Fancy Tailed Danios, 8 Rosie Reds, 3 Gallon Eclipse Tank,1 Male Betta, 1 Gold mystery snail

06-19-2005, 06:58 PM	#8
Fluff The Keeper Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 10,136 Images: 29	Actually, diatoms are a natural part of a maturing tank. But, they aren't slimy. Since your system is pretty new, it could be diatoms and a good cleanup crew will help get rid of it, (snails, hermits) as well as time. Cyano is actually a bacteria that feeds on high phosphates and is a real pain to get rid of. Most times it's a crimson red but can be brownish and also greenish in color. __________________ ~Cindy

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