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Old 05-06-2006, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by renaldz
hello to everyone!!
First time on this forum and hopefully not my last!

my question is is that on all of my live rock i seem to have a lot of dirt/dust/waste like bits! it is really making the tank look unsightly and was wondering what i could do!
more hermits?? if so which 1's???

cheers
renaldz
Your tank must be new, right?

I think its diatoms, always happens to new setup rich in waste products (nitrate and phosphate) and inadequate light.

Most of the time, just be patient. Give it a stronger and thorough water circulation and lighting not below 6500K and it should go away on its own.

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