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Hello, I have been interested in reef aquariums for several years now. I just have never been able to REALLY get going with it even though I had a 90 gallon setup. Through a couple of moves and such my 90 gallon is currently sitting dry and idle. However, I just started a new 46 gallon bowfront that I'm really excited to go far with (was afraid the 90 would be too heavy for our upstairs floor) and eventually get my 90 back up and running. However, I would still call myself a REAL novice at this. I'm glad to be a member of this group as it is obviously a wealth of info and I plan to lean on y'all's expertise a lot. I have attached a pic of my tank (without water pictured but now has water :D). Most of the rock was from my 90 and I'm sure it will shift a little until I'm completely satisfied. I used crushed coral as a substrate. Anyway, it's great to be here and I look forward to many years of learning and enjoyment with this.

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Im using one of those led lights that has some pretty cool custom options. However Im not real sure if I have it set up the best for my tank. The current setting looks pretty good but is it good for corals and fish as well? Any advice is more than welcome. I have attached a screenshot of my current settings. Thanks
 

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So I have been hearing about the "uglies" on new tanks. Does this qualify? Brown algae? just started on a couple rocks. Should I be concerned yet?

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Yes-those are diatoms and considered uglies
If it becomes unsightly, you can blow loose with turkey baster
Also adding some snails will help

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4 turbo
3 trochus
3 cerith
 
hi,little brn algae,have you added any snails yet?
 

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