HELP!! Brown and now yellow/green algae new reef tank.

[eyrsh_reef]

Hey there everyone! First post here and new member. Also new reef tank owner about 2 months old. It's completed cycling but I've been battling the brown algae for about 3 weeks and now within 2 days it's covered in a yellowish-green as well... I've done nothing different. I run (2) Hydra 26 lights I also have a couple corals that have grown long brown hair-type strands. I'm sure this is a rooky question but can someone please drop some knowledge or experience on me? So frustrated! Maybe light settings? I had water tested and all conditions were good, just ph was a little low...

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R!

looks like diatoms. Part of an tanks maturing process. I do however see what appears to be aiptasia by your zoa frags. You'll want to get rid of those asap
#WelcometoR2R

 

[SPR1968]

The long hair like strands look like Aiptasia so remove them if you can or look up Red Sea Aiptasia X and follow the instructions or they can spread

The brown stuff is not that clear, maybe diatoms #reefsquad

And welcome to R2R!

 

[Antics]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[HotRocks]

Welcome to R2R!!!

Agree you have some aiptasia (which is a pest anomone) The algae is just part of the uglies. Patience, stable parameters within the proper ranges, a good clean up crew should cure the "New tank syndrome" uglies with time.

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family. More than likely Diatoms, a natural step in a new tank.

 

[eyrsh_reef]

Welcome to R2R!!!

Agree you have some aiptasia (which is a pest anomone) The algae is just part of the uglies. Patience, stable parameters within the proper ranges, a good clean up crew should cure the "New tank syndrome" uglies with time.

Thanks for the quick response!

 

[eyrsh_reef]

Welcome to R2R!!!

Agree you have some aiptasia (which is a pest anomone) The algae is just part of the uglies. Patience, stable parameters within the proper ranges, a good clean up crew should cure the "New tank syndrome" uglies with time.

nice! thanks for the info...much appreciated!

 

[Ruben's Reef]

!!! Welcome to R2R !!!

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to R2R!!!

There’s a lot of ways to deal with the unsightly brown stuff in your tank. One of the best ways is good water quality and patience. Aptasia on the other hand needs your attention before it becomes a major annoyance. Good luck!

 

[BeejReef]

dang, those are some big, juicy aptasia!
Plus, they're really interwoven with your corals. That's gonna be tough.
Do some research before just buying a remedy. From all that I've read, a lot of them can do more harm than good.

Welcome to the uglies.. I'm right there with you

 

[GoldeneyeRet]

Welcome to r2r!

 

[Big G]

Welcome to R2R!
Keep a very close eye on your nitrate and phosphate levels. If they drop to zero, bad algae type growth can occur. Nitrates in the 5-10/15 area are usually good and trace amounts of phosphates are needed as well.

 

[Bleigh]

WElcome! Looks like everyone has given you the info. My tank had the same green/brow stuff a few months back. Now it's nearly gone. The setting up of a new tank can be frustrating, but once it's matured, it will be gorgeous and worth it!

 

[Salty Lemon]

To state the the "uglies" stage of new tanks suck is an understatement. I hate diatoms, but it is something that we have to smile and live through. I'm glad you joined R2R! This is a fantastic place for new reefers. Welcome.

 

[vetteguy53081]

We all get the diatoms. You’d think after decades, there’d be a method to avoiding it totally, but Not the case. Clean up crew will help but not get rid of it entirely.
On aptasia- obtain a syringe and apply either lemon juice or kalk mixed with water into a thick paste like solution and inject into core of the aptasia and watch them melt away

And ......... WELCOME TO THE GROUP !!!

 

[Ron Reefman]

You ask and answers come flowing in!

Welcome to Reef2Reef! Don't be a stranger. This hobby is addictive and can get compicated, so please ask questions.

 

[Mudder]

Welcome to R2R!!
This is a Great place for info and Help

 

[eyrsh_reef]

Thanks man! Yeah this is a tricky one!