Jan 28, 2015 #1 B BP17 New Member View Badges Joined Jan 28, 2015 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Location Colorado Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I have a clear slimy substance sticking to my return line only. I bought the tubing from home depot and it also has a reddish/oink color on the bottom of it. SHould I be concerned? the tank is 90 gal and about 1 1/2 weeks old.
I have a clear slimy substance sticking to my return line only. I bought the tubing from home depot and it also has a reddish/oink color on the bottom of it. SHould I be concerned? the tank is 90 gal and about 1 1/2 weeks old.
Jan 29, 2015 #2 NanaReefer 5000 Club Member View Badges Joined Sep 9, 2011 Messages 7,212 Reaction score 1,685 Location Upper Peninsula of Michigan Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Protein slim, or algae. Seeing as your tubing is clear, light may be penetrating. I'm guessing though.
Protein slim, or algae. Seeing as your tubing is clear, light may be penetrating. I'm guessing though.
Jan 29, 2015 #3 OP OP B BP17 New Member View Badges Joined Jan 28, 2015 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Location Colorado Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Should I be worried? The slime comes off when I run it but comes back the next day
Jan 29, 2015 #4 NanaReefer 5000 Club Member View Badges Joined Sep 9, 2011 Messages 7,212 Reaction score 1,685 Location Upper Peninsula of Michigan Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I wouldn't worry. Just part of new tank syndrome
