algae

[mhampton27]

I noticed that two of my rocks are growing alot of bronze colored algae it looks like. Is that normal or can it harm my fish.

 

[kevin95695]

What do you mean bronze?

You're gonna definitely get algae in a new tank.

 

[shiveley]

diatoms?

 

[matttaylor]

It could be diatoms or sargassum, or any number of other types. If it's a flat film then it's most likely diatoms. Get some pics up to help us figure it out.

 

[boviac]

Over the first year you will find that your tank evolves. First and foremost - research as much as you can about this hobby. Very few things require immediate action and more often than not no-action is the best action for the reef.

There are several places, including LFSs, that will set you up with a 'clean up' or 'janitor' crew (snails, crabs, sand sifting stars, etc) that will help to keep your new tank clean-er. Problem is the algae growth cycles in a new tank is not continuous to keep the initial 'crew' sustained.

My personal favorite - a turkey baster to blast the rocks occasionally of detritus, etc.

 

[Justin74]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10706084#post10706084 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by boviac
My personal favorite - a turkey baster to blast the rocks occasionally of detritus, etc.

moi aussi!

-Justin

 

[mhampton27]

algae

Thanks