Brown stuff all on my tank and sand! what do i do?

[3fins]

THERE is brown stuff all on my tank and sand,rocks ect..what do i do to get rid of it..i have a oceanic bio cube 29g...and just bought a skimmer havent set it up yet but i am tonight. Will taht help..pleaes HELP ME...thanx 3 fins

 

[steph30]

It sounds like a diatom bloom. How long has your tank been set up? If your tank is cycling, then the diatom bloom is normal.

Stephanie

 

[goulashriot]

i agree with steph, diatom bloom.

sounds normal to me, i have to ask as well, how long has your tank been set up?

oh... wait...

since it says "current tank: just got it... cycling" im going to assume you are still cycling and about a week in. just hold tight, it will go away when you are done cycling.

 

[gmy]

Most importantly are you using ro or tap water as your source? Using ro with di should help reduce the problems.

 

[GSMguy]

you could be feeding too much