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Old 09-10-2011, 05:23 PM   #1
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Brown Algea
Just recently got my tank started and now I have what seems to be brown algea all over my rocks. The guy at my lfs told me this is normal and it will go away eventually. Any input?
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Old 09-10-2011, 05:26 PM   #2
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Its perfectly normal when setting up a new saltwater. Its called diatoms
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Yep , it will burn itself out within a few weeks I bet. Just ugly for now is all. Not doing any damage.
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I see fish in there You did let your tank cycle Right?
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Yeah I cycled my tank like 3 months ago but just recently stocked it.everything is fine.
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Old 09-10-2011, 05:51 PM   #6
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Oh ok I seen where you said you had just started it
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