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[birddawg]

Hey everyone, quick question about what this might be on my rock. 3 days ago I broke down my rock and rescaped it. The last day or two I have gotten this what looks like dust all over my rock? It easily gets blown off with a turkey baster, but I have no idea what it is. It’s almost like dust that got clumped together or something. Do I just need more flow? If anyone has any idea please let me know. It was like rock that I took outside for less than and hour to redo my scape. It looks horrible and just want to know what it is and how to get ride of it. If the video doesn’t work please pm me.

 

[SlugSnorter]

Looks like diatoms. Harmless.

the "uglies" is part of having a new (dry rock) tank.

time (and some CUC) will clean it up

 

[Stephen Glover]

More flow is always a good idea. I blow off my rocks with a turkey baster at least every week.

 

[kevgib67]

Great time to get a pod population going!