Would love someone to be able to tell me what this is???

[jamesRedsea65G (newbe)]

Really new to this

 

[Duane family]

It's a bad picture.

But it appears to show a bit of cyno algae growth on it, I think I see this.

 

[jamesRedsea65G (newbe)]

It's a bad picture.

But it appears to show a bit of cyno algae growth on it, I think I see this.

 

[jamesRedsea65G (newbe)]

Is this any better cyno??

 

[jamesRedsea65G (newbe)]

It's a bad picture.

But it appears to show a bit of cyno algae growth on it, I think I see this.

Sorry about the pictures what is cyno algae and any advice help will be very much appreciated

 

[Crabs McJones]

Is this a new tank? If so it just looks like algae growth, tank is going through the "ugly" stage.

 

[jamesRedsea65G (newbe)]

Yes it's my first marine reef tank.

 

[jamesRedsea65G (newbe)]

Yes it's my first marine reef tank.

 

[Crabs McJones]

As a new tank, you're going to see all kinds of crazy colors as the tank matures. Algae is going to grow and die off throughout it's life cycle. Nothing to worry about

 

[jamesRedsea65G (newbe)]

As a new tank, you're going to see all kinds of crazy colors as the tank matures. Algae is going to grow and die off throughout it's life cycle. Nothing to worry about

Thank you I been watching everything I can on YouTube is it BRS? I live inuk east Sussex, this has been a dream since I was young boy 33 now with twin boys with special needs and trying to show them something what is magical in this planet still

So any advice and help would be appreciated

 

[Noodles_Jefferson]

Thank you I been watching everything I can on YouTube is it BRS? I live inuk east Sussex, this has been a dream since I was young boy 33 now with twin boys with special needs and trying to show them something what is magical in this planet still

So any advice and help would be appreciated

Like Crabs said, totally normal for a new tank to go through stages like this. Usually clears up over time. What do you have in the tank as far as livestock? overfeeding can exacerbate the problem. Also check that your nitrates and phosphates aren't too high.

 

[jamesRedsea65G (newbe)]

Thank you I been watching everything I can on YouTube is it BRS? I live inuk east Sussex, this has been a dream since I was young boy 33 now with twin boys with special needs and trying to show them something what is magical in this planet still

So any advice and help would be appreciated

Like Crabs said, totally normal for a new tank to go through stages like this. Usually clears up over time. What do you have in the tank as far as livestock? overfeeding can exacerbate the problem. Also check that your nitrates and phosphates aren't too high.

Hello thank you for your reply, it cycle with the cardsea rock for 4 weeks with the Mr Tim, bottle and ammonia and then another doctor Tim bottle. week later I put my first 3 blue leg cards. In then done my first water change on Monday 25l and got two clown fish and a shrimp yesterday.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Just looks like standard tank uglies! I wouldn't worry about it

 

[jamesRedsea65G (newbe)]

Just looks like standard tank uglies! I wouldn't worry about it

Have you got any advice on what clean up crew I should introduce? I'm in East Sussex and father of twins, so would love to no what will be best for my tank, as well all no it's not a cheap passion.

 

[jamesRedsea65G (newbe)]

Have you got any advice on what clean up crew I should introduce? I'm in East Sussex and father of twins, so would love to no what will be best for my tank, as well all no it's not a cheap passion.

Have you got any advice on what clean up crew I should introduce? I'm in East Sussex and father of twins, so would love to no what will be best for my tank, as well all no it's not a cheap passion.

Also on where and what is a good refugium please

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Have you got any advice on what clean up crew I should introduce? I'm in East Sussex and father of twins, so would love to no what will be best for my tank, as well all no it's not a cheap passion.

Snails are always a good one to start with (trochus, turbo, nassarius to name a few), Urchins are good if you have hair algae, Hermit crabs are good at removing algae as well.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Also on where and what is a good refugium please

Snails are always a good one to start with (trochus, turbo, nassarius to name a few), Urchins are good if you have hair algae, Hermit crabs are good at removing algae as well.

Agree with above, snails, hermits and certain crabs are great at algae removal.
As for refugium, all depends on how much space you have. If you have a sump where you can dedicate a chamber to a refugium, chaeto, sea lettuce, and certain types of caulerpa are perfect for nutrient removal

 

[jamesRedsea65G (newbe)]

Agree with above, snails, hermits and certain crabs are great at algae removal.
As for refugium, all depends on how much space you have. If you have a sump where you can dedicate a chamber to a refugium, chaeto, sea lettuce, and certain types of caulerpa are perfect for nutrient removal

Hey cards! Thanks for your reply I have a red sea 250 with sump. In my sump I have a bubble skimmer in front of my two filter socks and a small bag of carbon and a small bag of round plastic balls.

Any ideas advice upgrade advice would be great

 

[vetteguy53081]

Sorry about the pictures what is cyno algae and any advice help will be very much appreciated

Pic is fuzzy but looks like a substance known as foraminiferans

 

[jamesRedsea65G (newbe)]

Agree with above, snails, hermits and certain crabs are great at algae removal.
As for refugium, all depends on how much space you have. If you have a sump where you can dedicate a chamber to a refugium, chaeto, sea lettuce, and certain types of caulerpa are perfect for nutrient re

Pic is fuzzy but looks like a substance known as foraminiferans

Thanks for the reply what is that and what do I do