New to R2R and problem
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melypr1985
totally addicted
They look like diatoms. It's a natural part of owning a new tank. Advice above is solid. Slow down... Nothing good happens fast in this hobby 
Oh and Welcome!
Oh and Welcome!
I like all the feedback but I just really wanna know if this is stuff growing is ruining my tank already or will it go away? And will someone please tell me what all will start to appear and grow when cycling as well?
twilliard
Tank pests..
My first question is what is your ammonia level?
If there is any there may be some bigger issues other than the diatoms
Oceansize
Active Member
Well it does mean bacteria is growing but it doesn't necessarily mean your tank is fully cycled yet. Loosely speaking, yes it is part of cycling in the sense that it always happens with new tanks. But it will continue for awhile even after your tank is officially "cycled" so don't be overly concerned. Did you confirm your tank (via ammonia and nitrite tests) was cycled before adding fish/coral? The strongest advice I can give to new hobbyists is to get yourself a decent set of test kits for saltwater, because whenever you have issues, the first question we will always ask is "what are your parameters?" Right now the parameters you need to worry about are ammonia, nitrite, & nitrate.
FWIW, don't be surprised to lose that tang after a few weeks, IME they need a thoroughly established tank to survive. I went through three before figuring this out. That and the fact that you're already adding coral frags before your tank is well established is probably why everyone is telling you to slow down.
FWIW, don't be surprised to lose that tang after a few weeks, IME they need a thoroughly established tank to survive. I went through three before figuring this out. That and the fact that you're already adding coral frags before your tank is well established is probably why everyone is telling you to slow down.
Oceansize
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Cycling refers to a bacterial cycle, which you generally can't see. You can't tell visually when your tank is cycled (apart from a lack of dead fish), you must test your water with test kits to know whether it has completely cycled.
twilliard
Tank pests..
Dinos??
Sorry not dinos
Oceansize
Active Member
I see that nitrate is OK, but what about nitrite?
As far as the tang is concerned, more power to you my man! I don't mean to rain on your parade, just letting you know that if it happens, it doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong with your system apart from it being too new for delicate species.
Oceansize
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That was helpful, lol
