Is this normal?

[jazreef]

Is this normal? My tank is about 3 months, over the last week or 2 I noticed some spots in the sand and it has quickly spread onto my live rock and the glass.

 

[KrisReef]

Yes, this is sadly normal for new tanks, and old when they get out of balance. New tanks go through stages of "ulgies" and eventually it will be an old tank, possibly with balance that allows the uglies to almost disappear. Give it time, keep up the maintenance and good luck on the way!

 

[TX_REEF]

yes, it is a normal part of a new system to grow patches of algae. Nothing to worry about!

 

[jazreef]

Yes, this is sadly normal for new tanks, and old when they get out of balance. New tanks go through stages of "ulgies" and eventually it will be an old tank, possibly with balance that allows the uglies to almost disappear. Give it time, keep up the maintenance and good luck on the way!

Ok thanks! Should I be doing anything to treat it? It doesn’t seem abnormal but it’s just spreading quick.

 

[jazreef]

yes, it is a normal part of a new system to grow patches of algae. Nothing to worry about!

Ok thank you!

 

[KrisReef]

Ok thanks! Should I be doing anything to treat it? It doesn’t seem abnormal but it’s just spreading quick.

Some people lower light inputs, change spectrums (more blue, less red if you have leds) and ov course they get out the gravel vac and remove it and add new water but often it comes back the next day.

Maybe add some pods to the tank. Some folks have had luck with them consuming the mess and your fish will enjoy the pods for lunch.

But, outside of unsightly, it is nothing to worry about unless it bothers you and I can't fix either of those issues for you. Sorry.

 

[jazreef]

Some people lower light inputs, change spectrums (more blue, less red if you have leds) and ov course they get out the gravel vac and remove it and add new water but often it comes back the next day.

Maybe add some pods to the tank. Some folks have had luck with them consuming the mess and your fish will enjoy the pods for lunch.

But, outside of unsightly, it is nothing to worry about unless it bothers you and I can't fix either of those issues for you. Sorry.

Ok thank you!

 

[resortez]

Part of the process of starting a tank, all normal, nothing out of the ordinary. Have you started to put together a strong solid CUC???? Might be time to introduce a beginner CUC.

 

[jazreef]

Part of the process of starting a tank, all normal, nothing out of the ordinary. Have you started to put together a strong solid CUC???? Might be time to introduce a beginner CUC.

Is that clean up crew? If so, I have a few snails and a couple conches

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

As others have said, this is perfectly normal. Get ready for a few months of "uglies" as your tank matures and stabilizes.

 

[resortez]

Is that clean up crew? If so, I have a few snails and a couple conches

Yup, clean up crew

 

[Not_Erick]

Normal phase, jus get ready to scrape the glass every other day lol