Normal process of algae

[jimjam35]

Hey guys had a diatom bloom past few days and now I am seeing strings with air bubbles on ends maybe a .5-1cm long but just noticed they are on the sand and rocks and releasing bubbles into the tank....

Just curious is this a normal algae?? And I don't Have a clean up crew in tank yet but I read u want to wait for it to accumulate so the crew has food to eat for more than a day or so.....


Here is a pic of what I have happening

 

[nereefpat]

Probably cyanobacteria. New tank, I'm guessing? Normal to come and go, even in established tanks. Suck it out with an airline hose or RO line if you'd like.

 

[jimjam35]

Yea new tank, figured it was the normal process but just wanted to make sure, thank you

 

[cody6766]

That's typical of any new tank I've set up. Expect to see things come and go for 4-6 months. Keep up with normal water changes and don't get too excited to add sensitive corals for about that long. I normally add "canary" sps gradually in a new set up. I'll start when I've had soft or LPS corals in the tank for a couple f weeks. I'll toss a monti or birdsnest in and see how it does. I'll wait a few weeks and then gradually add more sensitive species. It takes time, but it's way better than adding a lot too early and having a new tank swing for the worst. With good husbandry, you'll be in good shape in 6-9mos, then really doing well in a year.