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Posted by Samuel Warren on March 20, 2005, 7:29 pm
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Quote:You may very well have diatoms. This is perfectly normal in a newly
set up
tank. They typically feed off silica as their main food source and once
that is depleted, they will die down. This usually takes a few weeks to 2
months.
That sounds about right, I forgot all about that. It has been over a year
since I had a "new" tank.
THANKS
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> You may very well have diatoms. This is perfectly normal in a newly set
up
> tank. They typically feed off silica as their main food source and once
> that is depleted, they will die down. This usually takes a few weeks to 2
> months. My 240gal just finished it's diatom cycle and we're near the end
of
> the die off. The rocks have their natural color back, the bog wood and
> plants are all looking "normal" again. It's really not much to worry
about
> unless it lasts for several months. Then it usually means you have
surplus
> silica somewhere getting in the water (and no, the silicone adhesive is
not
> a source).
>
> Another option would be red algae, I usually get this dark maroon algae at
> the water return spouts. Again, I'm not too concerned about it there so
> long as it doesn't impede the water flow and grow out of control.
>
> The post about the UV can be a good suggestion. I have one on my tank and
> they can severely help control waterborne algae and parasites (like ick).
>
> Justin
> A sterile tank is a deadly tank.
>
> > I have 4 tanks, in particular a 10 gallon planted tank with 2 very small
> > African mixed cichlids, and 6 black neon tetras. I have been scrubbing
> the
> > glass about once a week to remove a brown rust looking growth. The pump
> > inlet tube also gets coated with this brown residue, as well as the
> Aquarium
> > safe polished stones and pebbles. The substrate is Eco-complete for
> planted
> > aquariums. Some of the larger leaves of some of the plants are also
> getting
> > a brown deposit. What can I do to get rid of this, without tearing down
> the
> > whole tank? The tank has been in operation for about a full month and
> > appears to be fully cycled at this point.
> >
> > This message was written on 100% recycled spam. SAM >>
> > samuelREMOVE_THIS@myrealbox.com
> >
> >
>
>
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> African mixed cichlids, and 6 black neon tetras. I have been scrubbing