Brow stuff in my sand and on my rocks

[nsauer3]

What is this, there is something on my rocks and in the sand that has brown red tint and does not look normal.

 

[mjw011689]

Search diatoms on the forums here. Perfectly normal for a newer tank assuming this is. There’s plenty of research to be done on here regarding algae phases of a new tank, and causes of algae

 

[samanolandon]

Looks like algea growth! Normal for new tanks from what I have read, in fact im experiencing algea growth in my tank!

 

[Bfragale]

+1 - looks like Diatoms -

 

[nsauer3]

+1 - looks like Diatoms -

Should that be a problem?

 

[Bfragale]

Should that be a problem?

No, it’s common in young tanks. It’s part of the process of tour beneficial bacteria’s maturing and finding a balance. It generally goes away with time. Just keep an eye on your parameters- especially no3/po4 and try to keep numbers within acceptable range and you should be fine.

if your don’t like the look, tou can use something like a turkey blaster and blow it off, but it will clear up naturally eventually.

 

[bnord]

there are those who suggest that an introduction of pods can shorten the diatom cycle, and it falls into the "first do not harm" category

 

[Dan_P]

there are those who suggest that an introduction of pods can shorten the diatom cycle, and it falls into the "first do not harm" category

I just watched a video by Randy of BRS where he talks about adding copepods (AlgaeBarn) to consume diatoms. The problem is that beyond a certain point, like the tank is infested, they don’t work.

 

[Devan Patel]

Search diatoms on the forums here. Perfectly normal for a newer tank assuming this is. There’s plenty of research to be done on here regarding algae phases of a new tank, and causes of algae

i've had diatoms for months now, like maybe 5+. I'm only running a cannister filter thats it is that the problem?

 

[Jedi1199]

i've had diatoms for months now, like maybe 5+. I'm only running a cannister filter thats it is that the problem?

No. I ran my 55g on canister filters the entire time I had it running. The filter is not the problem.