Should I just start over while I’m still ahead?

[Bradsreeftank21]

So my tank is about 4 1/2 five months old and I notice I’m starting to get algae on the same bed it looks like Cyano and Dino’s. Can anyone else confirm this and how do I treat this before it takes over my tank? Should I just give up now because I’m reading some scary things about these two....

 

[Bradsreeftank21]

 

[CoralClasher]

Don’t give up. How many gallons is your tank?

 

[Billldg]

I would try to beat it as it can be beat. What are your parameters?

 

[Flippers4pups]

I would try to beat it as it can be beat. What are your parameters?

Yes and what is your source water?

 

[BeltedCoyote]

Seems like it’s a bit early to throw in the towel. Sounds like your tank is just on the path to maturity.

 

[92Miata]

Starting over just means being in the same place again in a couple months.

Cyano on the sand is usually related to detritus settling. Siphon it out and improve water movement

 

[ReefBeta]

Just so you know, restarting now won't guarantee your next try will be free of those stuff, especially when you haven't found out why it happen or how to treat or prevent it.

 

[Snoopdog]

I am not sure why you would? This is as normal as you can get. Reef tanks are a process, this is part of the process. You have to wait and let this stuff burn itself out. It could be weeks or months but as long as you are using good water and not overfeeding you will be fine.

 

[dzfish17]

I am not sure why you would? This is as normal as you can get. Reef tanks are a process, this is part of the process. You have to wait and let this stuff burn itself out. It could be weeks or months but as long as you are using good water and not overfeeding you will be fine.

+1 I'm seeing the same issues all over this forum... New aquarists wanting instant results. A lot of folks freaking out when they see algae outbreaks in a new tank. Patience is key and letting the tank go through the process takes months... Sometimes up to a year. It's understandable because everyone wants to make sure their aquariums inhabitants are happy, but sometimes it's best to just leave the tank alone and stop messing with things. I just saw a thread where a new aquarist lost all of her fish.. Probably from cleaning to much and messing up the nitrogen cycle. I'll say it again... Patience is key.

 

[Snoopdog]

+1 I'm seeing the same issues all over this forum... New aquarists wanting instant results. A lot of folks freaking out when they see algae outbreaks in a new tank. Patience is key and letting the tank go through the process takes months... Sometimes up to a year. It's understandable because everyone wants to make sure their aquariums inhabitants are happy, but sometimes it's best to just leave the tank alone and stop messing with things. I just saw a thread where a new aquarist lost all of her fish.. Probably from cleaning to much and messing up the nitrogen cycle. I'll say it again... Patience is key.

I remember when I made a Koi pond a long time ago. My sister asked me to set her up one, I did it the same way as mine. She was constantly worrying about things that were not a problem and screwing with things. I swear she worried the fish to death, I told her that. The only thing I might would do during these diatom stages is a small water change and even that is a maybe. These things are a process. Just observe, do not touch, quit worrying so much.