Still learning

[David Grubb]

Kinda think I know what the purple is, but just noticed the brown, does anyone know what it is

 

[Clinton]

Is this still in the early cycling stage I take it? Tell us all about your system

 

[sfin52]

a little more info will help

 

[David Grubb]

Yeah going on day 2-3, 55gal tank, kinda expected th purple stuff but kinda interested what the brown( or brown to me ) looking stuff is, third pic down

 

[Dan I]

Should be getting diatoms soon, part of the cycle for new tanks. It usually goes away once the tank begins to settle in after the cycle.

 

[David Grubb]

What are diatoms

 

[Clinton]

What are diatoms

They're dirty little micro algae often appearing brown and grouping together in a mess... the long filamentous algae you see here together with my dirty diatoms is GHA (green hair algae) the gnarly film on my back glass is both GHA and cyanobacteria. Recently had a sea cucumber die after purchase and push my tank into a cycle. Added bacteria and daily water changes to get the ammonia out.

Almost any cycle is going to have diatoms and cyanobacteria. Proper tank maintenance, lighting and filtration will take care of them for you. For now sit back and enjoy the show that is cycling. What ie your ammonia contributer to start your cycle? All dry rock or seeded with some live?

 

[Clinton]

Ope forgot the photos