just a question

[fish4lyfe]

I have brown algae growing on most of my dead coral rocks, and on the upper parts of the walls. is this regular algae or diatom breakout? Sorry i can't get pics no camera..

 

[Toddrtrex]

How long has the tank been set up?

Do you use RO/DI water?

 

[atrain5851]

I had that problem when i first setup my tank with dead base rock and it eventually went away, Are you cycling? if you are it most likely will go away when you are done.

 

[fish4lyfe]

i set it up the first thursday of january of this year so, about a little more then 3 weeks, and i used dechlorinated water then added the salt

 

[el Deutche]

It is prolly just diatoms and they should go away in a little bit.

Make sure you get a RO/DI.

 

[Toddrtrex]

For that time frame it sounds like it would be a normal diatom outbreak, though RO/DI would be a good choice.

 

[fish4lyfe]

THis might be a dumb question, but what is RO/DI?

 

[Toddrtrex]

Reverse Osmosis / Di-ionized.

Simple answer, it is a filter for your tap water, takes out all the bad things and leaves you with pure water.

 

[fish4lyfe]

can i get a rough cost estimate?

 

[Toddrtrex]

For a 75 gallon per day unit (( which in the long run is the most cost effective unit to get )) anywhere from $100 -$200. Will worth it if you consider the amount of money put into the tank and its inhabitants.

Any of the RC sponsors would be a good place to look. They would be glad to set you up with a unit that would fit your needs.

 

[fish4lyfe]

i have a small money budget so that will not do

 

[el Deutche]

Set a little money to the side each month until you can get one. It will save you a lot of headaches down the road.