brown slime

reefnoob616 · May 10, 2013

I have a few spots of brown slimey looking stuff growing on sand. What can I get to take care of this algae?

oceanparadise1 · May 10, 2013

How olds the tank? Do you use ro water?

You can prolly just brush it off.

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reefnoob616 · May 10, 2013

I do use ro water and its about 2 months old. 5 fish should be 6 not sure if 1 died or not. Havent seen it but there are lots of hiding spots.

oceanparadise1 · May 10, 2013

Five fish in a two month old tank is a lot, could still be in the cycle.

When was the last time you tested your parameters?

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reefnoob616 · May 10, 2013

Used all agri sand and 100 lbs of cured liverock 1/2 covered in coraline algae. 75g main with 80lbs rock 80lbs sand,40g sump with 10lbs rock, 10g refuge with 6 inch sand bed 10lbs rock. 150 reef octo skimmer. Tank parameters have all been 0 since 1st week. Ive had water tested every week.

reefnoob616 · May 10, 2013

rworegon · May 10, 2013

Looks like cyano bacteria to me. Its an airborne bacteria. Everybody get it to some extent. Water changes and nutrient export are the biggest factors. I'm battling it right now. It cycles here in the Willamette valley in Oregon. I've been a little lax on my water changes. It won't hurt anything till it get so bad that it smothers your corals.