Help with buildup in the tank

[caro325]

Hello everyone. Newbie here!…. I was hoping someone could help me. This weekend I did a 80% water change in my tank, because EVERYTHING was cover with a yellow/brown/gold buildup (algae??) I took everything out and cleaned the inside. I scrubbed my rocks until they were almost back to white….. I got everything back in, and refilled with salt water from my lfs….. now, only 2 days later, the build up is starting again . Any suggestions on how to get raid of it???? (I don’t want to let it be, and have to empty it again!!! Thanks in advance

 

[Fungusamongus]

Supply a little more information about your tank please. It will help many people to help you. Tank size, current water parameters, current inhabitants, tank age, lighting, proximity to windows. There are a lot of things to consider. Clean up crew, or lack of, could help if we knew what you currently have in the tank for example.

 

[rc8t6353]

More info is needed, but if the tank and rock are new, you're just going thru new tank uglies. Make sure you're using RODI water for water changes because tap water can make it worse. Other than that, just some patience. It will work itself out as the tank matures

 

[Fungusamongus]

Thread 'Some Helpful Hints When Posting or Responding to Threads in the Fish Disease Treatment and Diagnosis Section' https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/s...sease-treatment-and-diagnosis-section.775547/

Hope i did this correct. This is a good resource on what is good info to provide.

 

[DenverSaltyFarm]

that rock is fresh, looks completely normal for a new cycling tank. that big water change and scrubbing the rock probably stalled the cycle. Let it get past the ugly stage and get a clean up crew

 

[caro325]

Supply a little more information about your tank please. It will help many people to help you. Tank size, current water parameters, current inhabitants, tank age, lighting, proximity to windows. There are a lot of things to consider. Clean up crew, or lack of, could help if we knew what you currently have in the tank for example.

I am using a fluval flex 15. I check the water yesterday and all values were either

that rock is fresh, looks completely normal for a new cycling tank. that big water change and scrubbing the rock probably stalled the cycle. Let it get past the ugly stage and get a clean up crew

thank you....... that is exactly what my fish guru told me ..... I was worry that the build up was hurting the fish, but he said it was normal........ as soon as I get a chance I will add my tanks specs

 

[caro325]

Thread 'Some Helpful Hints When Posting or Responding to Threads in the Fish Disease Treatment and Diagnosis Section' https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/s...sease-treatment-and-diagnosis-section.775547/

Hope i did this correct. This is a good resource on what is good info to provide.

thank you