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thelinks4u

Posts : 154
Location : Monroe

Posted : 7/8/2008 9:36:16 PM

Ok so now that my tank is up and has been running and params are good i have started to run the lights on the timer well now i have brown algea growing on everything is this good bad or just a pain to deal with any thoughts

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Location : Toledo, OH

Posted : 7/8/2008 10:18:19 PM

Sounds like diatoms, normal part of a tank's life cycle. Hermits do a decent job of cleaning it up (as well as other nasties). It should run its course in due time. I think mine lasted about 2 weeks to fully clear up.

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