live rock

[split4161]

my live rock in my tank is starting to grow a redish almost like a rust color something on it and at the tops of the little hairs are air bubbles. there in my sand to. i just wanted to know if it is ok or something i should know about?

[kau_cinta_ku]

it is common to get algae on a new setup, it will go away in time. next will come the hair algae and then canyo. all normal.

the algae you have now BTW is diatoms

[billie6227]

How old is your tank?

[kkyyllee]

probly just diatoms if you just started your tank

[sassafrass]

Yes either diatoms or cyano bacteria ,just keep doing regular water changes and this to shall pass.
Regards , Lee

[split4161]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12700844#post12700844 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by billie6227
How old is your tank? just started it a week ago...ive got 16 pounds of live rock and 20 pounds of sand i tested my water at the aquarium place and they said it was good, so i dont think its bad algae? how do i get rid of it if it is?

[Aquarist007]

I agree with Sam its to do with the curing of the live rock producing phosphates and nitrates which fuels these aglae blooms. As the rock cures the food is dimished and the algae dies off

["L"]

It should level out in time but keep an eye on it.

[gatorsfan]

Very normal. Keep doing the water changes and it should go away.

[xdfireguy]

It will give your CUC something to do! :D