Algae growing on sand

[cd459]

Not sure what this is or how to get rid of it. Nitrates and phosphates are low. Do I need more flow?

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ny advice I’d appreciate

 

[Jekyl]

Diatoms. Normal part of a growing tank.

 

[cd459]

Positive? I had diatoms before but it was never that “stringy”. Should I try increasing flow or anything, or just let it be?

 

[Dan_P]

Photos are bit too dark and blue.

 

[Poof No Eyebrows]

Looks like an algae to me. I’ve had similar at the tail end of a cyano battle. Try stirring up the sand or sucking it out during a water change.

 

[Jekyl]

Positive? I had diatoms before but it was never that “stringy”. Should I try increasing flow or anything, or just let it be?

Didn't see the stringy part your talking about in the pics. Could be dino's in that case.

 

[Poof No Eyebrows]

Don’t think it’s dinos. Looks “fluffy”.

 

[Luis's Nano]

I've battled this issue for like 3 months. I started to stir up my sand 2x a day and after doing that daily for a week or so it went away.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Low case of hair algae. Reduce white light intensity and/or amount of time white lights are on.
Clean up snails such as : Turbo, astrea, cerith, nerite and trochus will help with control.

 

[cd459]

Low case of hair algae. Reduce white light intensity and/or amount of time white lights are on.
Clean up snails such as : Turbo, astrea, cerith, nerite and trochus will help with control.

It’s a 40 gal with 6 turbos and 6 trochus. I have 20 ceriths coming tomorrow so hopefully they make an impact.

I’m glad it’s not dinos

 

[cd459]

Low case of hair algae. Reduce white light intensity and/or amount of time white lights are on.
Clean up snails such as : Turbo, astrea, cerith, nerite and trochus will help with control.

I prefer the white light look. In that case will I always have a minor hair algae issue on the sand bed?

 

[vetteguy53081]

I prefer the white light look. In that case will I always have a minor hair algae issue on the sand bed?

It can or may subside. Cleaner crew will help

 

[cd459]

hi all quick update with more pictures.

apparently my nutrients reached 0, so I’ve been dosing neonitro and phos to get my values up.

im fairly certain I have dinos (cuc is dead/stunned, corals aren’t extending as well). I’ve included some more pictures for confirmation. I’ve ordered a UV and will continue dosing.

 

[Ajayabb]

Agree. Definitely looks like Dinos. May help with treatment if you can identify type with a microscope