New tank

[DLHDesign]

I'm not sure if I'm seeing things but I have some alge of some sort on my rocks at least that's what it looks like to me

Take a pic and post here and we can help identify what you have.

 

[Austin R]

Take a pic and post here and we can help identify what you have.

Sorry it's not the best picture that's as good as I could get

 

[Slot]

Hair algae

 

[Austin R]

Hair algae

Should it be left alone and is that a good thing to see in a tank that's a couple days old?

 

[Slot]

Should it be left alone and is that a good thing to see in a tank that's a couple days old?

You can take it out if you want or just shorten the time your lights are on. Its just a sign that there is nitrates which means your tank is heading in the right direction

 

[Austin R]

You can take it out if you want or just shorten the time your lights are on. Its just a sign that there is nitrates which means your tank is heading in the right direction

Ok thank you!

 

[Slot]

Ok thank you!

No problem. Good luck with your tank

 

[Austin R]

No problem. Good luck with your tank

Thank you and quick question if I put my light on a timer how long should it be on each day?

 

[Slot]

Thank you and quick question if I put my light on a timer how long should it be on each day?

I do 12 hours but my LEDs ramp up and down to simulate sunrise/sunset, but being that you dont have any corals or anything photosynthetic you can do alot less, just however long you want