Is this Diatoms?

[WvAquatics]

I'm pretty sure it is. I just thought I would check. It's a rusty brown color. Tanks only 2 months old. I'm looking into more sand cleaners to clear it up but just want to make sure before I buy cleaners

 

[BruceLeeroy]

Yepper green pepper

 

[WvAquatics]

That's what I thought. Time for more cleanup crew ones I got don't do alot of sand maintenance

 

[WvAquatics]

Here's my order

 

[SeanJ]

Astrea snails are great.

Also, try turning off your lights for 2-3 days

 

[WvAquatics]

i have corals no lights out possible. Astraea according to reefcleaners are more rock and glass. I have a turbo and some hermits and other cerith but they spend most of the time on glass and rocks. I need sand dwellers.

 

[WvAquatics]

Plus I added some cheato for sump to go with the ulva and pom pom. All are growing well but more doesn't hurt.

 

[SeanJ]

i have corals no lights out possible. Astraea according to reefcleaners are more rock and glass. I have a turbo and some hermits and other cerith but they spend most of the time on glass and rocks. I need sand dwellers.

So the diatoms are only on your sand bed?

Do you have SPS? Corals can handle 2-3 days without light. Even in nature, during rainy days. SPS are definitely more sensitive, which is why I ask.

 

[WvAquatics]

No sps. But I don't mind the Diatoms. I do have some on my rocks also. But it's turning more to hair algea. But from my research with a new tank it is bound to happen. No way around it. I would rather let the tank go through these algea out breaks and level on its own. I don't wanna throw off cycles and interfere with it all over diatoms. It will subside over time

 

[SeanJ]

You do you. Just trying to help. Good luck!

 

[WvAquatics]

You do you. Just trying to help. Good luck!

No thanks for the help. I am all for ideas how to handle new stages as they come that's why I posted this question. For now I am fine with the Diatoms. They are part of my algea cycle. I'll get some cleaners and then if I have a worse issue then lights out is an option. Thanks alot

 

[SeanJ]

Not a problem. I should have probably asked as well, if you mind the diatoms. If you don't, then you're on the right path.

 

[WvAquatics]

I just didn't want you to think I didn't appreciate your info and advice. I'm not one of thoose who know everything or think it. I'm here to learn. And take advice on how to make a beautiful reef for my fish and corals to enjoy.

 

[CSremo]

I had some diatoms and then started to get green hair algae. Began using microbacter clean while I waited on my clean up crew. After the clean up crew arrived they had the hair algae licked in a week flat. The MB clean seemed to slow things down a bit and overall I feel like I avoided a couple of outbreaks. I’m happy with the combo of MB clean and CUC.

 

[CSremo]

I had some diatoms and then started to get green hair algae. Began using microbacter clean while I waited on my clean up crew. After the clean up crew arrived they had the hair algae licked in a week flat. The MB clean seemed to slow things down a bit and overall I feel like I avoided a couple of outbreaks. I’m happy with the combo of MB clean and CUC.

Before.

1 week later. Hair algae is gone.
it’s even cleaner now like 3 weeks later.

 

[WvAquatics]

I have some more cleanup crew coming I know what tanks are supposed to go through although I have never seen it. So Diatoms,hair,cyno,and hopefully Coraline. I will get a few cleaners as this cycle goes.