Kimberlee Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 So the new 40 B I set up shouldn't be going through new tank syndrome, but I do have what I'm sure is cyno. I expected some, but now that it is here I want it gone. I'd like a positive Idea on this brown stuff, and a list of things that eat it please. It is kinda stringy up close w/ bubbles, if that helps at all. It has been a while and I can't find the noobie I started a year ago threads for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatChevy Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Looks like the same stuff i'm just getting over with. (from everyones advice) I ended up turning all my lights out for 5 or so days and my turbo snails and hermits ate the crap outta it. I guess mine were called diatoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramy Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I am a noob but my one astria snail realy seems to be doin a number on my cycleing tank=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 looks like diatoms, typical with new tanks. Even though most or all of your stuff came from a mature tank you will still go through a cycle. Decreased light cycle and more hermits will help, or you can just wait it out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 looks like diatoms, typical with new tanks. Even though most or all of your stuff came from a mature tank you will still go through a cycle. Decreased light cycle and more hermits will help, or you can just wait it out.... Thx, I'll try cutting my lights over the next week and plan on picking up some more hemit crabs monday. I kinda expected it though, it's still just ugly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Should I be concerned w/ the ammonia spiking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohaynow Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I'd just do regular tests, and if you notice something getting to high do a water change. Moved tank cycles are similar to new tank cycles, they just take time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Didn't think it there would be much to worry about, want to get second opinions though. Better to be safe than sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatChevy Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 looks like diatoms, typical with new tanks. Even though most or all of your stuff came from a mature tank you will still go through a cycle. Decreased light cycle and more hermits will help, or you can just wait it out.... in stereo..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike nickerson Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I had to deal with that and i bought a diamond gobie and reduced my lighting time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tif Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Those are diatoms! I get excited about diatoms. They're so beautiful! See: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 I had to deal with that and i bought a diamond gobie and reduced my lighting time Starting to reduce the light cycle today, and do you know if this gobie eats clams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Those are diatoms! I get excited about diatoms. They're so beautiful! See: I agree under a microscope very cool, in the tank not so cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Yah diatoms i've got em too right now :/ More sand sifters will help I think mine is a result of needing to replace my ro filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike nickerson Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Starting to reduce the light cycle today' date=' and do you know if this gobie eats clams?[/quote'] That's good and not that I know of since I don't have a clam but I found some information on a diamond goby for you But if you do a sand sifting goby don't get a pink spot my mom got one and it ate couple of her smaller fish and was reeking havoc on her clean up crew. but I hope the information helps you out http://www.fishlore.com/profile-diamondgoby.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike nickerson Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Those are diatoms! I get excited about diatoms. They're so beautiful! See: If only they looked like that without a microscope lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenReefin Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Lower your phosphates. W Changes, relax and sit back It will get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Doing a WC tonight or in the morning, picking up hermits on tues., and installing sump wed..I figure the sump will help in 2 ways more water flow and basically it will = another WC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Good call the extra water volume will really help as well. Do you have a skimmer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhead77 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Starting to reduce the light cycle today' date=' and do you know if this gobie eats clams?[/quote'] Diamond Gobies do not eat Clams. They do move a TON of sand around tho. You're best just to wait it out. If you want to speed it along, pick up some Chemi-Pure Elite (Garrett carries it). It comes in a sock that you put in a high flow area in your sump and it works like magic to get rid of that stuff in a couple days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefsickness Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Lower your lite cycle to about 5 to 6 hours a day during the times you enjoy watching your tank and it should clear up quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 I have lower the light cycle and that seems to have helped. The brown stuff is fading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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